Abstract
Anti-Rotational Plating for Nonisthmal Femoral Shaft Non-union after Intramedullary Nailing: A Retrospective Study
Highlights
Intramedullary nailing (IM) is the primary method for treating nonunion of femoral shaft fractures [1]
As the IM technique has become more common, clinical results have suggested that the incidence of femoral shaft fracture nonunion is around 0.8-2% [2]
Ueng et al [6] first reported that reversed IM and additional plate fixation, combined with autologous bone grafting (ABG), is an effective treatment considering its successful union rate of 100%. This has become a method that orthopedists frequently use in clinical practice
Summary
Intramedullary nailing (IM) is the primary method for treating nonunion of femoral shaft fractures [1]. As the IM technique has become more common, clinical results have suggested that the incidence of femoral shaft fracture nonunion is around 0.8-2% [2]. Ueng et al [6] first reported that reversed IM and additional plate fixation, combined with autologous bone grafting (ABG), is an effective treatment considering its successful union rate of 100%. This has become a method that orthopedists frequently use in clinical practice. Zhang et al [7]
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