Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Jan 2008
Evaluation of results of interlocking nails in femur fractures due to high velocity gunshot injuries.
Femoral shaft fractures are common in adult population due to vulnerability to road traffic accident and firearm injuries. There are various treatment modalities to treat the femur shaft fracture, i.e., Plating & screws, Intramedullary nailing, External fixator and Interlocking nails. Comminuted fractures due to gun shot injuries are a challenging problem for orthopaedic surgeons. The objective of this study is to evaluate the role of interlocking nailing in the management of femoral fractures due to high velocity gunshot injuries. ⋯ Interlocking nailing is one of the best options for the management of femoral shaft fractures due to high velocity gunshot injuries.