Ten aspects of failed internal fixation of femoral shaft fractures: detailed causes and prevention
Today, let’s delve deeper into the causes and preventative measures for internal fixation failure in femoral shaft fractures: 1. Patient Factors: 2. Cerclage Wire Use:2. 3. Cerclage Wire Placement: 4. Screw Placement in Intramedullary Nailing (IMF): 5. Screw Placement in Plate Osteosynthesis (PO): 6. Choice of Implant and Fixation: 7. Technical Errors During Surgery: 8. […]
How to treat spinal fractures? An article from NCBI, USA
Vertebral fractures can result from trauma and metastatic disease but, in most cases, are the result of osteoporosis. This activity describes the evaluation and treatment of vertebral fractures and highlights the appropriate use of surgical intervention and the role of the healthcare team in managing patients with this condition. Objectives: Introduction The vertebrae are bones […]