Interlocking nail: a practical aiming device for distal screw insertion.
The fixation of segmental, distal third and comminuted femoral and tibial fractures by means of an interlocking nail is widely accepted now. A simple self-built target device allows easy placement of the distal transverse screws.
Reynders
P
P
Afdeling Orthopedie, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Pellenberg, Belgium.
Schonken
P
P
Hoogmartens
M
M
D001858:Bone Nails; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*