Functional outcome of retrograde intramedullary nailing for femoral fractures |
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Authors: | T. Nakamura K. Yokoyama Y. Saita S. Aoki T. Tsukamoto M. Itoman |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, 228-8555 Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan |
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Abstract: | We evaluated the functional outcome of 12 femoral fractures treated using retrograde intramedullary nailing via an intercondylar approach. Patients were 9 men and 3 women with an average age of 39.4 years (range, 16–69 years). The follow-up period was 13–185 months, with an average follow-up of 95 months. Functional outcome was assessed by the knee-rating system of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Neer's criteria. The average score was 76 points (44 –100 points) by HSS, and 77 points (36–100 points) by Neer's criteria. The outcomes over good results were seen in 67% (8/12) and 58% (7/12), according to respective rating system. Although retrograde nailing for the femoral fractures is useful method, it is still problematic about its efficacy on the basis of our acceptable rate. |
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Keywords: | Femoral fractures Retrograde interlocking nailing Functional outcome |
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