Muscle Function and Functional Outcome after Standard Antegrade Reamed Intramedullary Nailing of Isolated Femoral Shaft Fractures

Description: OTA Poster 2004: The purpose of this study was to document the hip abductor muscle strength following standard antegrade intramedullary nailing by using two different objective measures
Conclusions: Antegrade reamed interlocking intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures through a standard piriformis fossa starting point is not associated with any significant long-term hip abductor muscle strength deficit. Gait pattern returns to normal following femoral shaft fracture treated with this technique, and functional outcomes are good.