Distal Third Femur Fractures Treated With Retrograde Femoral Nailing and Blocking Screws
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Ostrum, Robert F; Maurer, James P
- Source
- Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; October 2009, Vol. 23 Issue: 9 p681-684, 4p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 08905339; 15312291
Retrograde femoral nailing is a widely used treatment for fractures involving the distal third of the femur. Angular malunion of these fractures after retrograde intramedullary nailing is a known complication. We report our surgical technique and experience using blocking screws to aid in reduction and augment the stability of the fixation when using a retrograde intramedullary nail for distal femoral fractures.