[Indications, technic and complications of intramedullary nailing in orthopedic view (author's transl)]. 1977

H Mittelmeier, and M Nizard, and C Temme

After short statement of the present indication and short illustrations of the technics of intramedullary nailing, 41 cases of failure (with the necessity of reoperation) are investigated with demonstrating the observed complications and their causes. Especially were seen malunions, shortening of legs, pseudarthrosis and osteomyelitis and some secondary anchylosis after fractures of metaphysis or comminuted fractures. These results were caused by use of nails with too small diameter and deficient reaming with following insufficient solidity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010019 Osteomyelitis INFLAMMATION of the bone as a result of infection. It may be caused by a variety of infectious agents, especially pyogenic (PUS - producing) BACTERIA. Osteomyelitides
D011542 Pseudarthrosis A pathologic entity characterized by deossification of a weight-bearing long bone, followed by bending and pathologic fracture, with inability to form normal BONY CALLUS leading to existence of the "false joint" that gives the condition its name. (Dorland, 27th ed) Pseudoarthrosis,Pseudarthroses,Pseudoarthroses
D001858 Bone Nails Rods of bone, metal, or other material used for fixation of the fragments or ends of fractured bones. Bone Pins,Bone Nail,Bone Pin,Nail, Bone,Nails, Bone,Pin, Bone,Pins, Bone
D005260 Female Females
D005594 Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary The use of nails that are inserted into bone cavities in order to keep fractured bones together. Intramedullary Nailing,Nailing, Intramedullary,Osteosynthesis, Fracture, Intramedullary,Fixation, Intramedullary Fracture,Fixations, Intramedullary Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Intramedullary,Intramedullary Fracture Fixation,Intramedullary Fracture Fixations,Intramedullary Nailings,Nailings, Intramedullary
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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