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Methods and Devices: An Alternative Instrument for Making Entry Point for Elastic Intramedullary Nail


P Sharma
S Meena
S Gangary
B Chowdhury

Abstract

Femoral shaft fractures are common in children and are increasingly being treated with elastic intramedullary nail. We outline an instrument we have used successfully to make an entry point for placement of elastic nail. 

Keywords: Elastic nailing, Fracture shaft femur, Technique


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