title: Computer-assisted navigation of a complex femoral shaft fracture: instruction in three steps--a technical note.
abstract: The procedure of computer-assisted navigation of femoral shaft fractures is well described. Nevertheless, its use is less common. An unclear disposal and longer operation times might be two reasons. The aim of this technical note is to render assistance concerning the ideal disposal of the setup.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department of the Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Claassen
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department of the Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hawi
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department of the Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ettinger
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department of the Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: Ch
authors.initials: Ch
authors.lastname: Stukenborg-Colsman
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department of the Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Liodakis
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department of the Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Citak
mesh_terms: D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Femur shaft fracture; antetorsion; computer-assisted navigation; fracture reduction; internal fixation