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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVII | Pages 435 - 435
1 Sep 2012
Adam P Taglang G Brinkert D Bonnomet F Ehlinger M
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Introduction

Locking nail have considerably improved the treatment of long weight bearing bones. However, distal locking needs experience and may expose to radiations. Many methods have been proposed to facilitate distal locking and improve safety. Recently, an external distal targeting device adapted to the ancillary of the Long Gamma Nail has been proposed. We report our experience with this device through a comparative series of distal lockings. Aim of this work was to assess feasibility and advantages brought about with this targeting device when considering time or dose of irradiation.

Material and methods

Two prospective series of 50 distal locking performed by an experienced surgeon have been compared. Two methods were compared: the classical freehand technique using a Steinmann rod with the image of rounded holes, and the external distal targeting device. The following datas were collected: technical difficulties with either technique, locking mistakes and duration of exposure to radiations.