Anatomical Considerations of Intramedullary Humeral Nailing and Lengthening

Intramedullary lengthening, in cases of extensive humeral shortening, offers the advantages of preventing external-fixator-associated problems. The humeral cavity, as the main parameter in nailing, however, has been neglected in recent literature. It was hypothesized that available implants might be...

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Main Authors: Gilbert Manuel Schwarz, Lukas Zak, Lena Hirtler, Gerald Eliot Wozasek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/3/806