Lower Extremity Long Bone Elongation Using Interactive Intramedullary Interlocking Nail / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of interactive intramedullary intertlocking nail on the elongation of lower extremity long bone. Methods The clinical data of 39 patients underwent the elongatin of femur and tibia using interactive intramedullary interlocking nail were retrospectively analyzed. Results The follow-up time was 8～34 months (average 14 months) after operation. The bone lengthening was 5～8cm(average 7 2cm), the consolidation index was 35d/cm, and lengthening rate was 33%. 2 cases had 5? deformity. There were not the complications of osteomyelitis and neurologic deficit, and secondary fracture did not occur in all patients. Conclusion The interactive intramedullary intertlocking nail is an effective device of bone lengthening, which is more suitable for femur and tibia elongation because of asking simpler skill and less operation time.