Initial construct stability of long cephalomedullary nails with superior locking for a complex trochanteric fracture model AO31A2.2- a biomechanical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complex fractures of the trochanteric region, as well as fractures located in the directly subtrochanteric region, are controversially discussed around the world regarding the nail type to be used. A long nail is recommended by manufacturers but requires longer surgical and fluoroscopy times. A possible solution could be a nail with an appropriate length which can be locked in a minimally invasive manner by the main aiming device. We aimed to determine if such a nail model (DCN SL nail, SWEMAC, Linköping, Sweden) offers similar structural stability on biomechanical testing on artificial bone as a standard long nail when used to treat complex trochanteric fractures and compared it to long nails usually used in this setting.

Methods

An osteoporotic bone model was ch

SUBMITTER: Schulz AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542236 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature