title: Retrograde Nailing of Femur Shaft Fractures Through the Intercondylar Notch for Specific Indications: 10 Years Experience.
abstract: Closed antegrade intramedullary nailing is the current standard of care for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures. This technique has been shown to have excellent results demonstrated by a high rate of fracture union and the low incidence of infection. However, there are complications specific to antegrade intramedullary nailing, as well as specific injury patterns that make this treatment less attractive.
authors.affiliation: University of New Mexico Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albuquerque, NM.
authors.forename: Keith B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Hutchinson
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Decoster
authors.forename: Mark K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Robinson