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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1972;54:534-544.
© 1972 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

Closed Nailing of Femoral-Shaft Fractures

JAMES J. RASCHER M.D.1, STANLEY H. NAHIGIAN M.D.1, JOSEPH R. MACYS M.D.1, and JOSEPH E. BROWN M.D.1

1 From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland

Küntscher's method of closed intramedullary nailing of fractures of the shaft of the femur was used in forty-two fractures. All united and complications were minimum. The advantages and disadvantages and the indications and contraindications are described, with emphasis on the need for the proper apparatus and for following the exacting details of the technique.


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