Background: Intramedullary fixation of midclavicular fractures may be a better option than non-operative treatment for high performance/professional athletes because ...
Treatment of leg length inequality involves many different approaches, such as orthotics, epiphysiodesis, shortening, and lengthening, which can be used alone or combined in an effort to achieve ...
If the patient has intramedullary nails (magnetic nails), the patient uses a remote control to activate the internal magnet, causing the nail to elongate. For mechanical nails, adjustments are ...
The PRECICE™ Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System is FDA-cleared for various orthopedic applications, including limb lengthening and bone transport, for both adult and pediatric patients.
Tas, David B., et al. "Intramedullary fixation versus plate fixation of distal fibular fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies." ...
“More likely, they did an intramedullary nail, which is essentially a nail that runs down the entire shaft of the tibia and helps stabilize it, helps maintain its ability to bear ...