title: Intraoperative Distal Femoral Fine Wire Traction to Facilitate Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur.
abstract: Many techniques have been employed to facilitate intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. Maintaining limb length during the operation can be difficult. The authors describe the use of distal femoral fine wire skeletal traction as a technique to maintain reduction while allowing intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. This technique is safe, is effective, and negates the need for a fracture table or an assistant.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Githens
authors.forename: Timothy B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Alton
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Firoozabadi
authors.forename: Julius A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bishop
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D001864:Bone Wires; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014143:Traction; D055815:Young Adult