Huazhong University of Science & Technology

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Medicine

Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner

Zongpei Lian¹, Binbin Liu¹, Zehang Zheng¹, Chuang Huang¹, Fei Xu¹, Yang Liu¹, Zhengqiang Luo¹

¹Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology

Here, we present a protocol for accessing the guidewire of intramedullary femoral nailing in obese patients using an in-house designed awl. Using the new awl with a distal positioner for the guidewire insertion and opening the bone can increase efficiency in inserting the guidewire and reduce the difficulty of surgery.