Purpose To summarize the evolution of intramedullary nailing, highlight important
milestones, introduce the atmosphere of the era concerning the first uses and development …

This book contributes to the enhancement of fundamental and practical knowledge in the
treatment of fractures, healing disturbances and bone disorders with intramedullary nailing …

The history of intramedullary nailing for the treatment of long bone fractures and nonunions
is long and storied. From the earliest recorded examples in 16th century Mexico to the …

The first surgeon to begin to think about and experiment with intramedullary fixation was
Nicholas Senn in 1893. In 1937, the brothers Rush began to use long thin flexible steel …

The management of open fractures remains one of the greatest challenges to orthopedic
trauma surgeons. Damage to the soft tissue envelope together with periosteal stripping are …

The intramedullary nail or rod is commonly used for long-bone fracture fixation and has
become the standard treatment of most long-bone diaphyseal and selected metaphyseal …

Joining contributors from world authorities on specific closed nailing techniques, this book
contains the facts, data, opinions and recommendations on each method. The introductory …

Intramedullary nail fixation has become the standard of treatment for both femoral and tibial
shaft fractures, with reported union rates for the femur approaching 97%. 1, 2 Because of this …

Intramedullary nailing has revolutionized the treatment of fractures. It is important to be
aware of the biological and mechanical effects of reaming and nailing on bone. Most nails …

Background Intramedullary fixation is the treatment of choice for diaphyseal fractures of the
femur and tibia. Locking the implant can sometimes be cumbersome and time consuming. In …