Medullary femoral nailing of pathological fractures using the Derby nail--a preliminary report of 22 cases.
A new medullary femoral nail is reported. The device provides dynamic compression, producing rigid stabilization with resistance to rotational stresses. We present 22 cases of pathological fractures of the femur treated by the Derby nail. Rigid fixation was achieved with no sepsis, loosening or implant failure at the latest follow-up or death. The mean time spent in hospital was 20 days and patients took full weight, on average, by the 9th postoperative day.
D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography