Application of a double reverse traction repositor in the retrograde intramedullary nailing of distal femur fractures

Application of a double reverse traction repositor in the retrograde intramedullary nailing of distal femur fractures

Abstract Objective The purpose of this prospective study was to introduce the application of a double reverse traction repositor (DRTR) in the retrograde intramedullary nailing (RE-IMN) of AO/OTA 33A distal femur fractures. Patients and methods A total of 27 patients with AO/OTA type 33A distal femu...

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Main Authors: Xiaodong Lian, Kuo Zhao, Wei Chen, Junzhe Zhang, Junyong Li, Hongyu Meng, Zhiyong Hou, Yingze Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Distal femur fractures
Retrograde intramedullary nailing
Traction technique
Double reverse traction repositor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02324-6

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