Abstract: Introduction interlocked intramedullary nailing has long been considered the standard treatment for femoral and tibia shaft fractures, with various techniques and debates surrounding optimal practices. This prospective study conducted in a nigerian orthopaedic centre aimed to compare the efficacy of single locking versus interlocked intramedullary nails in the fixation of femoral and tibia shaft fractures.
Methodology twenty-eight patients were included, with fractures fixed using the sing nail system by the same surgeon. Variables assessed included fracture type, time to radiological and clinical union, and weight-bearing status......
Keywords: intramedullary nailing, single locking, fracture fixation, treatment outcomes
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