Interlocking nail in treatment of delayed union and non-union of long bone fracture of the leg
- VernacularTitle:交锁髓内钉治疗下肢长管状骨骨折不愈合及延迟愈合
- Author:
Fei HE
;
He HUANG
;
Yuekun GONG
;
Shihe LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fracture;
Nonunion;
Interlocking nail;
Tibia;
Femur
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the causes and management of delayed un ion and non-union of long bone fracture of the leg. Methods 13 cases of delayed union and non-union of long bone fracture of the leg were treated with interlo cking intramedullary nails. 2 cases were given close implanting, and 11 cases we re managed with open reduction, of whom 9 were also grafted with autogenous bone . All patients were given early static interlocking, and 4 cases were given late dynamic interlocking. Results X-rays and follow-up showed that all patients h ealed up after an average of 14.5 months.Conclusions Interlocking intramedullary nails are a satisfactory method to treat delayed union and non-union of long b one fracture of the leg. The key points of the operation are reaming, selecting suitable nails and dynamic interlocking when necessary.
