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.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. sibmh@mahidol.ac.th
Banchong
B
Mahaisavariya
Kongkhet
K
Riansuwan
Panupan
P
Songcharoen
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