Navigation in intramedullary nailing of long bone fracture
- VernacularTitle:导航在长骨干骨折髓内钉固定中的应用
- Author:
Ning TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fluoro-navigation;
Intramedullary nailing;
Long bone fracture;
Distal locking
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective This paper illustrates the application of fluoronavigation in intramedullary nailing in long bone fractures (femur and tibia), especially during the procedure of distal locking. We also explore the possibility of distal locking with an image bank of intramedullary nails and under navigation. Furthermore medical robots are being developed to further improve the precision of the procedure. Methods In our hospital, distal locking in 55 cases of femoral nailing and 36 cases of tibial nailing were performed under navigation. Another 13 cases of distal locking were performed with the image bank. Result The overall successful rate of distal locking was 97%. Conclusions Fluoronavigation in distal locking of intramedullary nailing of long bone fractures has achieved a high successful rate. Development of an image bank could further decrease the X-ray exposure suffered by the patient and operation theater staffs.
