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1998 The Effect of Unreamed, Limited Reamed and Standard Reamed Intramedullary Nailing on Cortical Bone Porosity and New Bone Formation
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The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effects of unreamed nail insertion and limited or standard canal reaming, prior to insertion of an intramedullary nail, on cortical bone porosity and new bone formation.
Conclusions: The technique of limited reaming may be advantageous for the treatment of tibial fractures with a compromised circulation when stabilization with an intramedullary nail is being considered.
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Thomas M. Hupel, MD
Institution: OTA
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Fracture Fixation: Internal Fixation of Fractures: IM Fixation of Fractures
- - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures
- - Orthopedic Topics: Trauma: Fundamentals of Orthopaedic Trauma: Basic Science
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