Intramedullary blocking implants are new possibilities in the treatment of patients with fractures of tubular bones

Abstract

We have produced 49 shoulder, femur and tibia osteosynthesis by bloking internal fixation in 47 patients with multiple and combined trauma. Paraarticular and diaphyseal femur fractures were predominated and found in 18 patients (39%), humerus fractures were detected in 9 (20%) of victims of diaphyseal shin fractures were observed in 22 (47%) patients. Multiple injuries of two or three segments were identified in 6 (13%) patients. We have applied the primary dynamic blocking concerning the stabilization of the transverse and oblique diaphyseal fractures, and we have performed static blocking fragments with comminuted fractures. Postoperative complications were observed in 8 (17%) patients patients. Outcomes were followed up in 39 patients in terms of 8 to 18 months. Favorable anatomical and functional results were stated in 32 (68%) patients.