Use of an intramedullary nail for correction of femoral deformities combined with total knee arthroplasty: a technical tip.
Simultaneous femoral deformity correction combined with total knee arthroplasty can be a complex procedure, which can be simplified with this described technique. A femoral component that allows access to the intramedullary canal is necessary to be able to use this technique.
Incavo
Stephen J
SJ
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA.
Kapadia
Carl
C
Torney
Robert
R
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D001853:Bone Marrow; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects