[Radiation-sparing intramedullary nailing with a radiolucent drilling system].
The indications for intramedullary fixation of tibial and femoral shaft fractures markedly increased by the introduction of interlocking techniques. Distal interlocking however remains a major problem although a variety of different aiming devices have been proposed. To reduce the radiation exposure both of the surgeon and the patient the AO has produced a radiolucent drive which allows easy aiming and drilling with a minimum of X-ray exposure.
Rosso
R
R
Allgemeinchirurgische Klinik, Department Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Basel.
Vogelbach
P
P
Babst
R
R
Messmer
P
P
Regazzoni
P
P
D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011859:Radiography; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
Strahlensparende Marknagelverriegelung mit röntgendurchlässigem Bohrsystem.