Intramedullary nailing stabilizes fractures of the tibia or femur by inserting a metal rod through the center of the bone, restoring alignment and allowing early weight bearing.
Indicated for displaced tibial shaft or femoral shaft fractures in patients of all ages where surgical stabilization is required to restore alignment and function.
Performed under general or spinal anesthesia, typically taking 1 to 2 hours. A nail is inserted through a small incision and locked with screws above and below the fracture. Early weight bearing is encouraged.
Risks include malrotation, leg length discrepancy, infection, hardware failure, knee or hip pain from nail prominence, and delayed union.
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