The use of Lotte's nail in the treatment of nonunion of the tibia.
Six cases of established nonunion of the tibia were treated successfully with a Lotte's nail. The procedure consisted of an amalgam of well-known techniques previously used in similar cases with varying degrees of success. The authors feel that this method may be a useful addition to the orthopaedists' armamentarium, for it is relatively simple to perform, needs no special equipment, allows early mobilization with weight-bearing, and requires minimal patient cooperation.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*