Does nail size or difference between canal and nail diameter influence likelihood of union or time to union of femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing? A retrospective cohort study

Does nail size or difference between canal and nail diameter influence likelihood of union or time to union of femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing? A retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background This study aims to determine whether nail size or the difference between canal and nail diameter (CN difference) affects the union rate and time of femoral shaft fracture treated with an interlocking intramedullary nail (IMN). Methods This was a retrospective review of 257 patien...

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Main Authors: Chiu-Yu Shih, Chew-Teng Kor, Cheng-Pu Hsieh, Chiu-Liang Chen, Yu-Cheng Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Femoral fracture
Fracture Fixation
Intramedullary
Nailing
Fractures
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05781-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05781-0

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