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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1953;35:236-236.
© 1953 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

THE USE OF COMMON CARPENTERS' TOOLS IN INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING OF FRACTURES OF THE FEMUR

B. R. Wiltberger M.D.1

1 Department of Surgery, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus

This tool has many desirable attributes. They are:

1. It will not break.

2. It retains the cutting edge after repeated autoclaving.

3. By the use of this tool, the pathway is cut rather than driven. This is advantageous, for cutting is less shocking and minimizes the possibility of shattering the bone.

4. It can be used for either clover-leaf or diamond-shaped nails.

5. The bit is available in many diameters and, therefore, can be used in other intramedullary-nailing procedures.

6. The brace has a rachet and is adaptable where a full turn can not be taken.

7. It may be purchased at any good hardware store at nominal cost.


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