Interlocked Intramedullary Nail Without Fluoroscopy - 27/11/15
, Faseeh Shahab, MBBS b, Shahabuddin, MBBS, FCPS (Ortho) cRésumé |
Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) was founded 15 years ago to create equality of fracture care throughout the world. This is done by education and supply of the appropriate implants and instruments to implement the education. SIGN implants have been used in 150,000 long bone fractures in developing countries. The same implants and instruments are used to provide intramedullary nail interlocking screw fixation in the tibia, femur, and humerus. The design of SIGN implants and the surgical technique are described.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Education, Appropriate implants, Visual versus tactile sense, SIGN family of surgeons, Interlocked intramedullary nail, Fluoroscopy
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| Disclosure Statement: L.G. Zirkle (president and founder of SIGN Fracture Care International) does not receive any payment or financial benefits. He is on the International Humanitarian Committee of OTA and is a reviewer for Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. F. Shahab does not receive any financial benefits and has no disclosures. Shahabuddin does not receive any financial benefits and has no disclosures. Hospitals receive free-of-cost implants from SIGN Fracture Care International. |
Vol 47 - N° 1
P. 57-66 - janvier 2016 Retour au numéro
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