Main description:

This book focuses on the internal fixation of long bones by using intramedullary locked nails in a closed technique. Intramedullary fixation fulfils the biological requirements for fracture healing and minimises surgical trauma. The text illustrates the use and relevance of this technique in orthopaedic and trauma surgery including reconstructive surgery, covering the basic scientific principles of reaming and locking as well as basic and advanced surgical techniques. Prevention of complications and complication management are also discussed in detail, making it an ideal text for those with an interest in the proper use the techniques described.

Contents:

1 Introduction.- 2 The Biology of Fracture Healing as Related to Intramedullary Locked Nailing.- 3 Bone Circulation and Effects of Experimental Interventions.- 4 Biology and Physiology of Intramedullary Reaming in the Fixation of Fractures.- 5 Biomechanics of Locked Intramedullary Fixation of Fractures.- 6 Intramedullary Nail Systems.- 7 Time of Radiation Exposure During Intramedullary Nailing Procedures.- 8 Distal Targeting in Locking Nails.- 9 Femoral Fractures.- 10 Tibial Fractures.- 11 Proximal Femoral Fractures: Operative Technique for Peritrochanteric Fractures.- 12 Humeral Fractures.- 13 Ulnar Fractures.- 14 Complications of Intramedullary Locked Nailing: Infection and Infected Nonunion.- 15 Complications of Centromedullary Nailing (Excluding Infection).