Minimally invasive retrograde intramedullary nailing of distal femoral fractures.doc

 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 10 Minimally invasive retrograde intramedullary nailing of distal femoral fractures Keywords:: Retrograde interlocking intramedullary nail 【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the patellar small incision or a small incision closed reduction with retrograde intramedullary nailing of distal femoral fractures of the clinical effects. The group of 27 cases, closed reduction in 18 cases, 9 cases of small incision reset. Patellar small incision used in all retrograde intramedullary nail fixation, postoperative CPM exercise, both early weight-bearing. Results Follow-up 12 to 26 months on average after 6 weeks there has been noticeable callus formation, with an average healing time of 12 weeks (8 ~ 24 weeks). No malunion and infection happens, the knee function recovered well. Conclusion The method is a trauma, fixed and reliable, high rate of fracture healing, and good functional recovery of the knee, the treatment of distal femoral fractures and effective treatment. Keywords: retrograde intramedullary nail; distal femoral fractures; Minimally invasive Less invasive retrograde intramedullary interlocking nail for fracture of the distal part of the femoral shaft 【Abstract】 Objective To investigate results of the treatment of fracture of the distal part of the femoral shaft with rertograde intramedullary interlocking nail through a single percu-taneous approach.Methods Twenty-seven cases of fracture of the distal part of the femoral shaft with rertrograde intramedullary interlocking nail through a single percu-taneous approach, eighteen cases with closed reduction nine cases reduce through a single percu-taneous. Continuous passive motion, weight loading early after operation. Results All patients were followed up for 12 months to 26 months. All fracture healed with good functional recovery after 12 weeks average. No deformity, no infection, and the knee joint functions recovered well. Conclusion Less invasi