An intramedullary rod is inserted into the top of the femur and guided down through the fracture site and into the bottom portion of the bone. Surgical screws are inserted into the top end of the femur, through the rod and into the femoral head to secure the rod.

2024年10月18日 · Intramedullary (IM) rodding is a surgical procedure used to treat femur fractures, stabilizing the bone by inserting a metal rod into its medullary canal. IM rodding is preferred for complex fractures, providing immediate stability and reducing movement.

Fixation of a femur fracture with an intramedullary rod, also known as an intramedullary nailing, is a common and effective surgical procedure used to treat fractures of the femur (thigh bone). This surgical procedure stabilizes severe fractures of the femur by …

What is a femur fracture fixation? This detailed video explains the entire process of femur fracture fixation (with intramedullary rod), including preparation, accessing the femur, inserting the rod, and end of procedure. Afterward, the incision is closed with sutures or surgical staples and a bandage is applied.

After a fracture, an intramedullary rod may be used to realign and stabilize the femur bone to promote healing. Also known as intramedullary nailing, this is a common treatment for a femur shaft fracture and involves reconnecting the two ends of …

An intramedullary rod is simply a metal rod inserted through the canal of the femur along the femoral shaft. The purpose of this rod is to stabilize and align the femoral shaft after a fracture or break.

This surgery fixes a fracture of the femur. It's stabilized with a rod implant. Here's how it's done. Preparation. To begin, you are put to sleep. An incision is made in your thigh to reach the top of your femur. If any bone has shifted out of place, the surgeon realigns it. Fixation. Next, the surgeon drills a hole down into the femur.

Rodding surgery is the placement of a metallic device called a rod or nail into the internal cavity (medullary canal) of a long bone. It is major surgery and the pros and cons should be carefully evaluated. Rodding is most often used to treat children …

Abstract: Retrograde femoral rodding is a technique that has recently been used with increasing frequency for the management of supracondylar and femoral shaft fractures. A review of the literature reveals that this technique may have advantages over other fixation techniques in certain clinical situations.

2021年3月1日 · Osteogenesis Imperfecta—Who Needs Rodding Surgery? The purpose of this review is to precise the indications for intramedullary rodding of long bones in osteogenesis imperfecta, the classic treatment for fractures and deformities in this condition.