title: A simplified technique of distal femoral screw insertion for the Grosse-Kempf interlocking nail.
abstract: Failure accurately to determine distal femoral screw hole position can sometimes prolong operating time for placing an interlocking Grosse-Kempf rod. The described technique allows the distal femoral screw holes to be localized accurately with minimal radiation exposure. This technique utilizes readily available instruments and is not technically demanding.
authors.affiliation: Gainesville Veterans Area Medical Center, Florida.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: MacMillan
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans