Treatment of pathologic fractures of the distal femur with the Zickel supracondylar nail Journal Article
| Authors: | Healey, J. H.; Lane, J. M. |
| Article Title: | Treatment of pathologic fractures of the distal femur with the Zickel supracondylar nail |
| Abstract: | Thirteen patients with 14 pathologic, supracondylar, and distal femoral fractures were evaluated retrospectively. The Zickel supracondylar device was easy to use and applicable to a wide range of clinical problems. It provided good functional and symptomatic results in 11 of 14 cases. Two patients required a removal of metal implants due to soft-tissue irritation. Attention to the detail of insertion of the Zickel device may prevent complications. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; osteosynthesis; retrospective studies; methodology; multiple myeloma; pain; thalassemia; femur; bone nails; femoral fractures; fractures, spontaneous; movement; femoral neoplasms; bone screws; knee joint; pathologic fracture; human; male; female; priority journal; article |
| Journal Title: | Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research |
| Issue: | 250 |
| ISSN: | 0009-921X |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 1990-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 216 |
| End Page: | 220 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 2293932 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Source: Scopus |
