CT based measurement of anatomical dimensions of femur and its relevance in nail designs for proximal femoral fractures.

Journal: Journal of orthopaedics
Published Date: Dec 10, 2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to obtain computed tomography (CT) based measurements of femoral dimensions in adults, to identify its relevance with intramedullary nails used in the management of proximal femur fractures and to suggest a best fitting implant dimensions to our population. To best of our knowledge our study would be first to compile different CT based dimension in single study.

Authors

  • Mahesh Kulkarni
    Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
  • Monappa Naik A
    Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
  • Chethan B Shetty
    Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
  • Samir M Paruthikunnan
    Department of Radiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
  • Sharath K Rao
    Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

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