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A new modular nail for the diaphyseal fractures of the humerus.
- Source :
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Injury [Injury] 2009 Jun; Vol. 40 (6), pp. 604-10. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Apr 25. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Over a period of 5 years, 63 traumatic and eight pathological diaphyseal humeral fractures were treated with a new modular humeral nail. The nail is cannulated, square in shape--with concave sides--and has two different extensions that can be used with either the antegrade or the retrograde approach. Adequate rotational and axial stability is provided without the need for distal locking screws in the majority of fractures, while the need for proximal locking screws during the antegrade procedure is abolished. This study aims to present the 'Garnavos' nail and the results of its use, along with proposals and guidelines that should be considered whenever intramedullary nailing is selected for the treatment of diaphyseal humeral fractures.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Diaphyses injuries
Female
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary adverse effects
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary methods
Fractures, Closed rehabilitation
Fractures, Ununited etiology
Humans
Humeral Fractures rehabilitation
Male
Prosthesis Design
Recovery of Function
Treatment Outcome
Bone Nails
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary instrumentation
Fractures, Closed surgery
Humeral Fractures surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-0267
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Injury
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19394611
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2009.01.130