Use of a custom retrograde intramedullary rod for the management of distal femoral nonunion: a report of two cases.
Nonunion of the distal femur is a rare injury that is difficult to manage. A variety of surgical implants and techniques are available. We present an alternative mode of treatment for supracondylar femoral nonunion using a custom retrograde titanium femoral nail (Biomet; Warsaw, IN) to successfully achieve union in two cases. We believe the added length, custom modifications, and enhanced stability allowed better fixation in an osteopenic distal femur.
Orthopedic Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA.
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AM
Khan
M G
MG
Ryan
B P
BP
Meinhard
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T
Miller
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography