Internal fixation of unstable pelvic ring injuries

A series of 15 unstable pelvic ring injuries in 15 patients were operated upon and internally using plates and screws. I used the Modified Tile Classification suggested 1988. From the 15 cases there were 10 Type B and 5 type C. The patients were followed both clinically and radiologically for a minimum period of 9 months and I used the evaluation system suggested by T Pohlemann et al 1996. The overall results were 8/10 [Type B] rated excellent or good, and 2/5 [Type C] rated excellent or good

Early results of russel-taylor interlocking nail femur

This work included 16 cases of diaphyseal femoral fracture treated by interlocking nail femur, 12 of them had recent fractures and 4 cases had non union because of failed other methods of internal fixation. The average age was 32 years. Our cases were followed up for 14 months. All cases had solid consolidation before 11 months. Grafting was used in 6 cases. Seven cases were dynamised. Only one case had deep infection because it was a puncture compound fracture. We concluded from this study that interlocking femoral fixation mainly in comminuted femural fractures has many advantages regarding union, rigid fixation and preservation of femoral length