Preoperative estimation of humerus intramedullary nail length using clinical landmarks
Purpose: Intramedullary interlocking nailing is one of the accepted methods of treating humerus diaphyseal fractures. Appropriate nail length and diameter are of paramount importance to achieve a stable fracture fixation. Estimating the nail length can be as challenging in certain cases as it is imp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-09-01
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Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127523000494 |