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NAIL, A measure of length, equal to two inches and a quarter. Vide Measure.

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While closed interlocking nail remains the gold standard in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures, open Kuntscher nailing may still have its relevance in the developing countries as reported by other author.
OPEN KUNTSCHER NAILING OF FEMUR SHAFT FRACTURE--ITS RELEVANCE IN PRESENT ERA OF INTERLOCK NAILING
An in vitro biomechanical investigation of MP35N intramedullary interlocking nail system for repair of third metacarpal fractures in adults horses.
Mechanical flexural ex vivo study of osteotomized swine femurs stabilized with two types of polyamide 12 rods/Estudo mecanico de flexao, ex-vivo, de femures suinos osteotomizados, estabilizados com dois tipos de haste de poliamida 12
Due to the space limit of the interlocking nail, the positioning magnet made of NdFeB (N52, Asia Magnets Co.
Novel Passive Two-Stage Magnetic Targeting Devices for Distal Locking of Interlocking Nails
There is reported literature, which shows increased blood loss, increased operating time, increased risk of pulmonary embolism and adult respiratory distress syndrome after reamed interlocking nail. We have a reasonable policy to wait and stabilize the patient who has certain risk factors such as associated chest trauma etc.
Fracture Union in Closed Interlocking Nail in Humeral Shaft Fractures
Key Words: Femoral shaft femur, Intramedullary interlocking nail, Angulation, Time of union.
A ONE YEAR REVIEW OF VARIOUS COMPLICATIONS IN FRACTURE SHAFT OF FEMUR MANAGED WITH CLOSED INTRAMEDULLARY INTERLOCKING NAIL
When intermediate fragment is split or there is comminution of either level of segmental fracture, the interlocking nail is the only best available implant, since the conventional IM nailing does not provide adequate fixation.3,4
MANAGEMENT OF DIAPHYSEAL FEMUR FRACTURES IN ADULTS WITH INTRAMEDULLARY INTERLOCKING NAIL
The rigidity of a plate or interlocking nail was indicated to counter the significant impact forces; however, the relatively small medullary canal of the tarsometatarsal bone, accessible only through a joint surface, eliminated the possibility of using an interlocking nail.
Use of a locking compression plate as an external fixator for repair of a tarsometatarsal fracture in a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
The interlocking nail widens the range of indications for medullary osteosynthesis of femoral and tibial shaft fractures [10].
A cadaveric experimental methodology for performance evaluation of intramedullary nails for femur and tibia
``The interlocking nail provides excellent stability to the femur whilst the fracture heals and Roley should regain full limb function.''
LUCKY BREAK FOR CAT ROLEY
Kuntscher nail and Interlocking nail alternatively.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MIDDLE ONE THIRD OF FEMUR SHAFT FRACTURES MANAGED WITH INTERLOCKING NAILS AND KUNTSCHER INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS AT LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN TERMS OF HEALING TIME, FULL WEIGHT BEARING AND POST OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Dynamization: The procedure done in cases of delayed union of femoral and tibial shaft fractures fixed with intramedullary interlocking nail in which screws farthest from the fracture site are removed.
DYNAMIZATION IN THE TREATMENT OF DELAYED UNION OF FEMUR FRACTURE

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