The Grosse-Kempf nail for distal femoral fractures: 2-year follow-up of 25 cases
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Totally, 25 patients with an infraisthmic fracture of the femur, treated with a Grosse-Kempf slotted nail, were followed up for a median of 21 (8–44) months. The median age of the 9 males and 16 females was 45 (18–90) years. No deep infections occurred. An excellent result was obtained in 14 patients, good in 5, fair in 5, and poor in 1 patient in whom intraoperative splintering led to a 9-cm shortening. We conclude that intramedullary locked nailing of fractures of the infraisthmic, extraarticular part of the femur compares favorably with alternative methods.Downloads
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1990-01-01
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Stømsøe, K., Alho, A., & Ekeland, A. (1990). The Grosse-Kempf nail for distal femoral fractures: 2-year follow-up of 25 cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 61(6), 512–516. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679008993573
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