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UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal, 2017
Rigid intramedullary (IM) nailing is an effective procedure for treating fractures of the femoral... more Rigid intramedullary (IM) nailing is an effective procedure for treating fractures of the femoral shaft. Despite the existence of alternative devices and techniques (eg, unreamed nails, flexible nails, plates, external fixation, and traction), the use of rigid reamed nails has shown excellent healing rates, return of function, alignment, and low complications. This type of nail has been used in an antegrade approach to the entry site of the fracture, resulting in successful treatment. We describe indications, contraindications, and surgical techniques of antegrade IM nailing associated with our personal experience and published results. We provide pearls and pitfalls to assist orthopaedic surgeons in the effective implementation of this approach. A complete understanding and awareness of the various techniques related to antegrade IM nailing can help successfully treat most femoral shaft fractures in adults.
Isolated ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are rare injuries. Similarly, a floa... more Isolated ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are rare injuries. Similarly, a floating knee (ie, ipsilateral fractures of the femur and tibia) is uncommon. We describe a 34-year-old man with ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft with an ipsilateral floating knee after a motorcycle collision. He was treated with operative fixation, and was walking without assistive devices at his most recent follow-up appointment in February 2019. We believe this to be a unique combination of injuries not yet described in studies.
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal, 2017
Rigid intramedullary (IM) nailing is an effective procedure for treating fractures of the femoral... more Rigid intramedullary (IM) nailing is an effective procedure for treating fractures of the femoral shaft. Despite the existence of alternative devices and techniques (eg, unreamed nails, flexible nails, plates, external fixation, and traction), the use of rigid reamed nails has shown excellent healing rates, return of function, alignment, and low complications. This type of nail has been used in an antegrade approach to the entry site of the fracture, resulting in successful treatment. We describe indications, contraindications, and surgical techniques of antegrade IM nailing associated with our personal experience and published results. We provide pearls and pitfalls to assist orthopaedic surgeons in the effective implementation of this approach. A complete understanding and awareness of the various techniques related to antegrade IM nailing can help successfully treat most femoral shaft fractures in adults.
Isolated ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are rare injuries. Similarly, a floa... more Isolated ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are rare injuries. Similarly, a floating knee (ie, ipsilateral fractures of the femur and tibia) is uncommon. We describe a 34-year-old man with ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft with an ipsilateral floating knee after a motorcycle collision. He was treated with operative fixation, and was walking without assistive devices at his most recent follow-up appointment in February 2019. We believe this to be a unique combination of injuries not yet described in studies.