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Intraoperative Distal Femoral Fine Wire Traction to Facilitate Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur ORTHOPEDICS Githens, M., Alton, T. B., Firoozabadi, R., Bishop, J. A. 2016; 39 (2): E380–E385

Abstract

Many techniques have been employed to facilitate intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. Maintaining limb length during the operation can be difficult. The authors describe the use of distal femoral fine wire skeletal traction as a technique to maintain reduction while allowing intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. This technique is safe, is effective, and negates the need for a fracture table or an assistant.

View details for DOI 10.3928/01477447-20160201-07

View details for Web of Science ID 000377511000034

View details for PubMedID 26881460