An intramedullary rod is inserted into the top of the femur and guided down through the fracture site and into the bottom portion of the bone. Surgical screws are inserted into the top end of …

An intramedullary rod, also known as an intramedullary nail (IM nail) or inter-locking nail or Küntscher nail (without proximal or distal fixation), is a metal rod forced into the medullary …

Fixation of a femur fracture with an intramedullary rod, also known as an intramedullary nailing, is a common and effective surgical procedure used to treat fractures of the femur (thigh bone). …

Postoperative Treatment Following Femur Fracture Intramedullary Nailing--Dr. Kerns . Indications: Fractures of the femur are relatively common injuries and are not typically amenable to …

Rods and nails are long cylinders that are made of surgical grade metal (stainless steel or titanium). These devices are inserted inside the marrow cavity of a long bone (tibia, femur, …

This detailed video explains the entire process of femur fracture fixation (with intramedullary rod), including preparation, accessing the femur, inserting the rod, and end of procedure. Afterward, …

2025年1月11日 · Intramedullary (IM) rods are used to align and stabilize fractures. IM rods are inserted into the bone marrow canal in the center of the long bones of the extremities. They …

An intramedullary rod is simply a metal rod inserted through the canal of the femur along the femoral shaft. The purpose of this rod is to stabilize and align the femoral shaft after a fracture …

This surgery fixes a fracture of the femur. It's stabilized with a rod implant. Here's how it's done. Preparation. To begin, you are put to sleep. An incision is made in your thigh to reach the top …

2024年10月18日 · Intramedullary (IM) rodding is a surgical procedure used to treat femur fractures, stabilizing the bone by inserting a metal rod into its medullary canal. IM rodding is …