title: Locked intramedullary nailing in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures.
abstract: In treatment of femoral shaft fractures the most effective method should be chosen, one which makes rapid bone union possible and facilitates early and efficient rehabilitation. In our opinion locking intramedullary nailing fulfils these requirements. This is a technically demanding procedure that requires considerable experience on the part of the operating team. A knowledge of the physiology of fracture healing would appear to be the key to obtaining a good treatment outcome. Closed intramedullary nailing is a less invasive method of osteosynthesis because it does not require the fracture site to be opened. Familiarity with the various operative stages and good teamwork reduce operating time and X-ray exposure, and insure the best treatment outcome.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Oddział Kliniczny Ortopedii, Slaska Akademia Medyczna, Sosnowiec.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wójcik