title: Closed femoral shortening modification using an internal splint.
abstract: A new device and modified procedure to facilitate closed femoral shortening are described. The method reduces operative time, radiograph exposure, and potential intraoperative complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, U.C.L.A. Medical Center 90024.
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Oppenheim
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Namba
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D013165:Splints; D013525:Surgical Instruments