Estimating the optimal entry point of the antegrade femoral nailing: Previous and novel morphometric measurements

Gunes B. E., ILGAZ H. B., Ciledag N., Ozsoy H., HAYRAN K. M., Demiryurek D.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.56, no.2, pp.81-87, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 56 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/j.aott.2022.21107
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.81-87
  • Keywords: Intramedullary nail fixation, Antegrade femoral nailing, Anatomy, NECK-SHAFT ANGLE, TROCHANTERIC FOSSA, PIRIFORMIS FOSSA, 3-DIMENSIONAL CORRELATION, FRACTURES, ANATOMY
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This anatomical study aimed to investigate the possible relationships between the proximal femur parameters and verify the optimal entry point in line with the medullary canal.