• Ann Chir Gynaecol · Jan 1990

    Comparative Study

    Problems associated with longitudinal fractures of the femoral shaft in adults. A comparison between intramedullary nailing, interlocking intramedullary nailing and plating.

    • L Varjonen, A Majola, S Vainionpää, O Böstman, and P Rokkanen.
    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
    • Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1990 Jan 1;79(1):46-9.

    AbstractThe results of 64 operatively treated patients with longitudinal femoral shaft fracture are presented. Twenty-four fractures were treated with an intramedullary nail, six with an interlocking intramedullary nail and 34 with plating. The functional end results were good and the anatomical result satisfactory in all groups although treatment with plate caused several failures. We conclude that intramedullary nailing is a good and safe method to treat non-comminuted fractures of the femoral shaft.

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