Characterization of an innovative intramedullary nail for diaphyseal fractures of long bones

In most cases, fractures are treated with a conservative approach that involves the immobilization of the limb by cast bandage. However, in some circumstances, it is necessary to stabilize the skeletal segments employing mechanical devices, applied by surgical interventions. Osteosynthesis is employed in the following cases:
Source: Medical Engineering and Physics - Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Source Type: research