RESUMO
The first 50 consecutive cases of fixation of the femur using the Sampson fluted medullary rod are described. In suitable fractures this device has been inserted by the closed technique whenever possible. It also proved useful in the management of the complications of fractures treated by other methods and in the treatment of pathological fractures. The strength of the nail itself and the security of the fixation achieved allowed patients to be up and about very soon. There was one case of deep infection which resolved, but otherwise complications were minor.
Assuntos
Fraturas do Fêmur/cirurgia , Fixação Intramedular de Fraturas/métodos , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Fraturas do Fêmur/complicações , Fraturas do Fêmur/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas não Consolidadas/cirurgia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , RadiografiaRESUMO
The article describes a surgical method in which removal of the spongiosa is effected in the region of the upper tibia and the lower femur after fenestration of the cortex. Results are reported on the surgical treatment of 24 knee joints with painful arthrosis without any deformation worth mentioning. Worthwhile pain relief was achieved in 22 cases. In these cases, no osteotomy with correction was indicated.