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Vol. 51. Issue 6.
Pages 335-342 (November - December 2007)
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Vol. 51. Issue 6.
Pages 335-342 (November - December 2007)
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Femoral Shaft Fractures Treated by Intramedullary Interlocked Nailing
Tratamiento de las fracturas diafisarias de fémur mediante clavo intramedular cerrojado
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C. Esteve-Balzolaa,
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Corresponding author: C/ Barón de las Cuatro Torres, 5, 6.°, 1.a. 43002 Tarragona.
, I.L. García-Forcadab, J.M. Calbet-Vidalc, A. Gargantilla-Vázquezb, J. Giné-Gomàb
a Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. Pius Hospital de Valls
b Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. Joan XXIII University Hospital. Tarragona
c Department of Occupational Health and Nosocomial Hygiene. Pius Hospital de Valls. Tarragona
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Purpose

To evaluate the results of femoral shaft fractures treated by closed interlocked nailing, throughout an analysis of clinical and radiological findings.

Materials and methods

Retrospective study of 150 consecutive patients (156 femoral fractures) treated by closed interlocked nailing, over a period of 15 years (1987-2002). Fractures were classified and studied, analyzing the timing and type of surgical intervention, as well as intraoperative and postoperative complications. We performed a clinical evaluation concerning pain and function, as well as a radiological multiobserver analysis regarding the time of healing, rotational malalignment and malunion.

Results

Most fractures occurred after motor vehicle accidents (86.6%), with a predominance of males (71%) and with a mean age of 26.9 years (range 14-85); 17% were open fractures. The average follow-up was 35.7 months (range 18-174). 67% of the cases presented with associated fractures. The most frequent complication was pain in the area where the nail was introduced (5.8%). Radiological consolidation was achieved in all cases. In 12 cases (7.7%) an additional surgical procedure was necessary for final consolidation.

Conclusions

We can conclude that closed intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures permits excellent fracture healing, early patient recovery and few complications.

Key words:
intramedullary nailing
femoral fractures
multiple trauma
Objetivo

Analizar el tratamiento de las fracturas diafisarias de fémur mediante enclavado intramedular encerrojado y los resultados obtenidos clínica y radiológicamente.

Material y método

Estudio retrospectivo de fracturas diafisarias de fémur tratadas mediante enclavado intramedular encerrojado: en 150 pacientes consecutivos (156 fracturas), intervenidos en el Hospital Universitario de Tarragona Joan XXIII durante un período de 15 años (1987-2002). Las fracturas han sido clasificadas y se han analizado el momento y el tipo de intervención quirúrgica y las complicaciones intra y postoperatorias. El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 35,7 meses (18-174). La valoración clínica final incluye el dolor y la función junto a un análisis radiológico multiobservador del tiempo de consolidación, posible consolidación en mala posición y dismetría.

Resultados

La mayoría de las fracturas se produjeron en accidentes de tráfico (86,6%), afectando con mayor frecuencia a varones (71%) y a jóvenes (edad media de 26,9 años [14-85]). Un 17% de las fracturas fueron abiertas y en el 67% de los casos presentaron lesiones asociadas. La complicación postoperatoria más frecuente fue el dolor enla zona de introducción del clavo (5,8%). En 12 casos (7,7%) fue necesaria la reintervención quirúrgica para obtener la consolidación definitiva, pero finalmente se obtuvo la consolidación clínica y radiológica en todos los pacientes.

Conclusiones

La intervención quirúrgica precoz, en pacientes estables, ha disminuido el índice de complicaciones inmediatas en nuestra serie. Con el tratamiento de las fracturas de fémur mediante enclavado intramedular encerrojado hemos obtenido buenos resultados clínicos y radiológicos con un reducido índice de complicaciones.

Palabras clave:
enclavado intramedular
fracturas de fémur
politraumatizado
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