title: A new intramedullary fixation device for the distal third of the femur.
abstract: A new fixation device was designed for fractures of the distal third of the femur. An additional use has been for the stabilization of supracondylar osteotomies. The device consists of two- pre-shaped rods which are inserted through the medial and lateral femoral condyles into the medullary canal. The proximal end is ductile and the distal end rigid. Cross compression screws through the distal condylar ends anchor the rods and provide additional fixation for inter-condylar fractures. The preliminary experience in 17 patients demonstrates case of insertion and satisfactory internal fixation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy