The Fixion expansion nail in the surgical treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the humerus and tibia. our experience
Capelli, R.M.; Galmarini, V.; Molinari, G.P.; De Amicis, A.
La Chirurgia Degli Organi di Movimento 88(1): 57-64
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4749 PMID: 14584317 Document Number: 556663
The authors present their experience in the application of a Fixion expansion intramedullary nail for the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the humerus and tibia, in a total of 40 surgeries. The features of the nail are: stability and flexibility of the instrumentation, speed of surgery, minimal exposure to radiation. The results obtained up to now are encouraging; there are no significant problems either during or after surgery, and mean consolidation time is 3 months for fractures of the humerus, and 4 months for those of the tibia. The Fixion nail is a versatile type of instrumentation that is easy to use.