Practice of Intramedullary Locked Nails Advanced Techniques and Special Applications Recommended by “Association Internationale pour l’Ostéosynthèse Dynamique” (AIOD)

This book focuses on the internal fixation of long bones by using intramedullary locked nails in a closed technique. Intramedullary fixation fulfils the biological requirements for fracture healing and minimises surgical trauma. Locked nails provide a favourable mechanical environment for fracture s...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kempf, I. (Editor), Leung, K.S. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Ipsilateral Hip and Diaphyseal Fractures
  • 3 Distal Femoral Fractures
  • 4 Proximal and Distal Tibial Fractures
  • 5 Open Fractures
  • 6 Treatment of Nonunions
  • 7 Retrograde Nailing of Fractures
  • 8 Osteotomies of the Femoral Diaphysis by Closed Technique
  • 9 Arthrodesis with Locking Nails
  • 10 Tumor Surgery
  • 11 New Developments and Perspectives
  • 12 Atlas of Clinical Cases