scholarly journals A New Accurate, Simple and Less Radiation Exposure Device for Distal Locking of Femoral Intramedullary Nails

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 4145-4153
Author(s):  
Hua Gao ◽  
Zhenyu Liu ◽  
Gang Wang ◽  
Baojun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Distal Locking

scholarly journals Comparing Effectiveness Between a Power-Drill-Mounted Device and Conventional Free-Handed Technique for Distal Locking of Intramedullary Implants

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0022
Author(s):  
Supachoke Wattanakitkrileart ◽  
Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich ◽  
Varah Yuenyongviwat
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Surgical Team ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Distal Locking ◽  
Orthopedic Surgeons ◽  
Power Drill ◽  
Intramedullary Implants

Objectives: The procedure for distal locking of intramedullary nails (IM nail) is one of the time-consuming procedures and also exposes the surgical team and patient to high levels of radiation. Many techniques and devices have been created to solve the problems. Nonetheless, conventional free-hand technique is still the most popular due to easy-to-use and no added device needed. This research aims to study the accuracy of a drill-mounted device with free-handed technique in the distal locking of IM nail procedure. Methods: This is an experimental study. The device was made from PVC pipes. In this study, IM-nail-inserted synthetic femoral bones (Synbone®) were set as in IM nail procedure. Four orthopedic surgeons were instructed and performed the distal locking procedure with free-handed technique and then with the device (totally 20 times for each technique). The radiation exposure time and operating time were recorded. Results: The drill-mounted device reduced the radiation exposure time statistically significant lower than the free-handed technique. However, there was no different in operative time between the two techniques. Screw misdirection occurred two times in free-handed technique but not found in our device-assisted group. Conclusion: In this experiment, the new-designed device can reduce the radiation exposure time in distal IM nail interlocking procedure. Nonetheless, further clinical study is required to confirm our results.

Setscrew Distal Locking for Intramedullary Nails: A Biomechanical Study

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 414-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nusret K??se ◽  
Izge G??nal ◽  
Xiaodu Wang ◽  
Kyriacos A. Athanasiou ◽  
C. Mauli Agrawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biomechanical Study ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Distal Locking

scholarly journals Development of a Magnetic Targeting Device Applied to Interlocking of Distal Intramedullary Nail Screw Holes

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Szakelyhidi
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Intramedullary Nail ◽  
Magnetic Targeting ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Current Technology ◽  
Novel Device ◽  
Distal Interlocking ◽  
Correct Location

A magnetic targeting device was developed to assist orthopedic surgeon’s with distal interlocking of intramedullary nails, in which the novel device aligns the surgeon’s drill at the correct location for drilling. This device has significant advantages over current technology, being percutaneous, portable, and using no fluoroscopy for targeting. This device can allow shorter surgery, decreased radiation exposure, and fewer complications for the surgeon and patient.

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