Genucephalic nailng of supraccondylar femoral fractures

ABSTRACT

From April 1997, 12 patients with 13 supracondylar femoral fractures were treated with a retrograde intramedullary nail. The average follow-up 13.8 months [range, 4-23 months]. All fractures healed by 4 months. Average knee range of motion was 104°. There were 3 excellent, 8 good, and 2 fair results. The supracondylar retrograde intramedullary nail gives rigid internal fixation and rapid healing compared to lateral fixation devices with significant less soft tissue dissection