A SURGICAL GUIDE TO ACCURATELY PLACE PINS OR NAILS WITHIN THE FEMORAL HEAD

David A Anderson; Michael J Schnieders; Anneliese D Heiner; Douglas R Pedersen; Thomas D Brown; Richard A Brand

doi:10.1142/S0218957799000245

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A SURGICAL GUIDE TO ACCURATELY PLACE PINS OR NAILS WITHIN THE FEMORAL HEAD

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A SURGICAL GUIDE TO ACCURATELY PLACE PINS OR NAILS WITHIN THE FEMORAL HEAD

David A Anderson, Michael J Schnieders, Anneliese D Heiner, Douglas R Pedersen, Thomas D Brown and Richard A Brand

Journal of musculoskeletal research, Vol.3(3), pp.233-237

09/1999

DOI: 10.1142/S0218957799000245

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the accuracy of a novel, surgically useful guide that could place a drill or pin within the femoral head. The radiolucent guide for attachment to the lateral femoral cortex was tested for reproducibility on cadaveric specimens simulating a surgical procedure. The guide allows selection of the three-degree freedom angle of insertion of a drill or pin via two circular channels allowing anterior–posterior or superior–inferior adjustment. The guide can accurately place a pin tip within 2.5–3.8 mm of a desired location. We conclude this guide could be used to accurately place a fibular graft in an osteonecrotic lesion, or place pins or nails during many different surgical procedures such as fractures or slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

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Title: Subtitle: A SURGICAL GUIDE TO ACCURATELY PLACE PINS OR NAILS WITHIN THE FEMORAL HEAD
Creators: David A Anderson - Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Michael J Schnieders - Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA, Biomedical Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Anneliese D Heiner - Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Douglas R Pedersen - Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Thomas D Brown - Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Richard A Brand - Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of musculoskeletal research, Vol.3(3), pp.233-237
DOI: 10.1142/S0218957799000245
ISSN: 0218-9577
eISSN: 1793-6497
Language: English
Date published: 09/1999
Academic Unit: Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9984024554002771

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