[Intramedullary nailing using the Medin tibial nails].
In a prospectively followed up group of 163 nailed tibiae in 157 casualties after 4-48 months, on average after 15 months following implantation 20 patients (12.5%) developed complications. In two instances the nail broke or was bent (1.25%), the remaining complications were not associated with the implant or instruments. Subsequent tests however did not prove defective material of the damaged nails. Medin nails are a reliable, readily available and cheap implant.
Urazová nemocnice, Brno.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*