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  • Title: Distal third femur fractures treated with retrograde femoral nailing and blocking screws.
    Author: Ostrum RF, Maurer JP.
    Journal: J Orthop Trauma; 2009 Oct; 23(9):681-4. PubMed ID: 19897992.
    Abstract:
    Retrograde femoral nailing is a widely used treatment for fractures involving the distal third of the femur. Angular malunion of these fractures after retrograde intramedullary nailing is a known complication. We report our surgical technique and experience using blocking screws to aid in reduction and augment the stability of the fixation when using a retrograde intramedullary nail for distal femoral fractures.
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