Optimizing the Entry Point for Reconstruction Nailing of the Femur.
Abrianna S RoblesJawad J NajdawiJuntian WangZachary A RockovHarin B ParikhMilton T M LittleGeoffrey S MarecekPublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2023)
The ideal entry point for GT nails is similar across manufacturers and is medial to the tip of the greater trochanter; however, PF and GT entry sites remain distinct. During preoperative planning and when executing femoral nailing intraoperatively, it may also be important to consider the NSA and GT offset of a patient before committing to a certain entry point.
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