Electromagnetic distal targeting system does not reduce the overall operative time of the intramedullary nailing for humeral shaft fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the use of the electromagnetic distal targeting system in treating humeral shaft fracture.

Methods

Patients were divided in: Group 1) patients that received a distal locking screw placement following the free-hand technique; Group 2) patients in which the distal locking screw was performed using the SURESHOT device.

Results

No differences were noted comparing Group 1 (freehand) [71,9 range 40-135 min] to Group 2 (SURESHOT)[70, range 25-125 min].

Conclusion

The use of the EM distal targeting system doesn't reduce the overall operative time of the humeral shaft fracture fixation using IMN.

SUBMITTER: Camarda L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6115538 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature