Interlocking Contoured Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Selected Diaphyseal Fractures of the Forearm in Adults

Intramedullary Nailing Of Adult Isolated Diaphyseal Radius Fractures

“…[1][2][3][4] Displaced radius diaphyseal fracture usually requires surgical treatment. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Köse et al Intramedullary nailing of adult isolated diaphyseal radius fractures The most commonly used and accepted method is osteosynthesis with plate and screws. [1,2] The number of studies that have evaluated outcome of isolated radius or isolated ulna fractures is limited.…”

“…Most studies have been concerned with fractures of both bones of the forearm. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Therefore, as the present study focuses on outcome of treatment of isolated radius fractures, it can be considered a valuable contribution to the literature.…”

“…More recently, a newly designed radius nail, which provides rotational stability and does not require additional fixation material, has begun to be used in the treatment of radius diaphyseal fractures. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] In the present study, a splint was used until patients could tolerate the pain, though splint immobilization was unrelated to the stability of fixation. In patients who could tolerate the pain following splinting, active movements were immediately initiated.…”

“…[4] Some radius nails have both proximal and distal locking options, though proximal locking carries certain risks. [5,6,18] The radius has two curvatures in the sagittal and coronal planes. [22] There is no guide that allows for both distal and proximal locking.…”

“…However, the new design of intramedullary radius nails provides satisfactory functional and clinical outcomes, and the treatment method has come to be used more widely. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] …”