Use of an F-clamp for fracture reduction during closed intramedullary nailing of the femur.
Reduction of a femoral shaft fracture before introducing a guidewire may be difficult, and time consuming. We report the use of a clamp to facilitate reduction and reduce exposure of the operator to radiation.
Shewring
D J
DJ
Salisbury General Infirmary, UK.
Doig
S G
SG
Carvell
J E
JE
D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans