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Electromagnetic distal targeting system does not reduce the overall operative time of the intramedullary nailing for humeral shaft fractures

Sebastian GiambartinoLawrence CamardaMarcello ButeraRoberto SciortinoMichele D'arienzoUgo MattalianoStefania ZiniFrancesco Raso

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030222 orthopedicsmedicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industrysureshot030208 emergency & critical care medicineHumeral shaft fractureArticleScrew nailScrew placementSurgerylaw.inventionHumeral nailIntramedullary rod03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineLocking naillawFracture fixationHumeral shaftmedicineOperative timeOrthopedics and Sports Medicinebusiness

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Abstract Introduction We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the use of the electromagnetic distal targeting system in treating humeral shaft fracture. Methods Patients were divided in: Group 1) patients that received a distal locking screw placement following the free-hand technique; Group 2) patients in which the distal locking screw was performed using the SURESHOT device. Results No differences were noted comparing Group 1 (freehand) [71,9 range 40–135 min] to Group 2 (SURESHOT)[70, range 25–125 min]. Conclusion The use of the EM distal targeting system doesn't reduce the overall operative time of the humeral shaft fracture fixation using IMN.

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2018-09-01Journal of Orthopaedics
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2018.08.028