title: Closed reduction reaming and nailing in fractures of the femoral shaft.
abstract: Küntscher's treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft consists of andomedullary closed reduction nailing after reaming. This easy and safe method is the method of choice, as demonstrated by an analysis of our results in 187 fractures. The operative technique, indications, contraindications, advantages and complications of the method are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D014945:Wound Healing