He was seen in a local emergency room where a diagnosis of a transverse midshaft humeral fracture was made ... where treatment with reamed intramedullary rod was recommended.

Surgeons should aim to prevent intraoperative femur fractures by identifying high-risk patients and surgical risk factors. Sound change during broaching is key to know when to stop. KOLOA ...

Intramedullary (IM) rods are used to align and stabilize fractures. IM rods are inserted into the bone marrow canal in the center of the long bones of the extremities. They may be used in the femur ...

In other situations, the fracture alignment or stability may be such that surgery will help to ensure more proper healing of the bone. Surgical treatment options can vary and may include pins, plates, ...

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Leg-length discrepancy may complicate the course of a femoral shaft ... following the fracture. Certain types of operative treatment, such as plating and intramedullary rodding, necessitate ...