A protector for retrograde femoral nailing using proctoscope.
An improvised method of using a proctoscope as a protector during the reaming procedure for closed retrograde femoral nailing is described. This protector is easy to handle and can be effectively used to protect the intra-articular structures, patellar cartilage and patellar tendon during the reaming process. The protector can also help minimise the reaming bone dust spilling out into the joint cavity.
Mahaisavariya
Banchong
B
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. sibmh@mahidol.ac.th
Riansuwan
Kongkhet
K
Songcharoen
Panupan
P
D001858:Bone Nails; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D020700:Proctoscopes