Open AccessDynamic osteosynthesis by modified Kuntscher nail for the treatment of tibial diaphyseal fractures
Author(s) -
Wasudeo Gadegone,
Yogesh Salphale
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.48824
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , intramedullary rod , tibia , osteosynthesis , closed fracture , delayed union , nail (fastener) , nonunion , materials science , metallurgy
We evaluated a series of diaphyseal fractures of the tibia using low-cost, Indian-made modified Kuntscher nail (Daga nail) with the provision of distal locking screw for the management of the tibial diaphyseal fractures.