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Treatment of Angular Deformity and Limb Length Discrepancy With a Retrograde Femur Magnetic Intramedullary Nail: A Fixator-assisted, Blocking Screw Technique.

Erik J GeigerAdam D GeffnerS Robert RozbruchAustin T Fragomen
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2023)
The use of a retrograde MILN with a fixator-assisted, blocking screw technique is an effective means of acute deformity correction and gradual limb lengthening through minimal incisions. The accuracy of deformity correction relies on intraoperative execution of the appropriate nail start site, osteotomy location, and placement of blocking screws.
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