title: Dynamic flexible intramedullary nailing in the treatment of fractures of the femoral diaphysis.
abstract: The authors report their experience in the treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft by flexible intramedullary nailing. This method involves particular biomechanical characteristics that permit stable fixation of the fracture while allowing early and complete functional recovery in the affected limb. The results are reported in 114 cases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001858:Bone Nails; D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography