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Abstract
Introduction: The Preferential method in Fixation of some long bone fractures consists of using intramedullary nailing. The benefit of this method lies in its better biomechanical stability, as well as preventing additional surgical trauma to the fracture site. Despite these benefits, few surgeons conduct this method as it is time-consuming, risky (Performing x- ray fluoroscopy) and also tedious.
Method: Seven male patients with diaphyseal femoral fractures, with an average age of 32.28, underwent closed femoral nailing surgery making use of the innovative set. The duration of operation, fracture type and fracture site were evaluated.
The innovative solution: To align the bone fragments and make the guidance stick cross the fracture site closely, the present close reduction set was designed to make crossing the guidance stick through the fracture site possible on the normal bed of operation room in a short period of time without fluoroscopy, with the least possible extra trauma and the least degree of annoyance in the reduction stage.
Results: All the patients with diaphyseal femoral fracture, without any peripheral fractures, underwent nailing surgery, while total time of the surgery was 116.57 minutes on average; and pure time of the innovative set application and passing guidance stick to the bottom of the distal canal was 21.85 minutes.
Conclusion: The results indicated that closed intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures without performing Fluoroscope, using the aforementioned innovative set is possible for the patients with utter convenience in an appropriate time period.
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