title: The spike procedure of Mumford: a simple technique is described for stabilizing open fractures of tubular bones.
abstract: The spike procedure is applicable as a substitute for a fixation device. In open tubular bone fractures, the spike procedure utilizes the open fracture bone ends to create an intrinsically stable situation in place of pins or extrinsic devices. One end of the tubular bone fracture is fitted into the medullary canal of the other end.
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans