Intramedullary Nail of Long Bone Fractures: Treatments, Outcomes, and Staying out of Trouble
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 72
Special Issue Editors
Interests: orthopaedic surgery; trauma; outcomes of fracture management; intramedullary nailing; powdered gloves; nonunions and osteomyelitis
2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Interests: orthopedic surgery; fractures; plateau and pilon; bone biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advancements in intramedullary nailing as a modern technique for long bone fracture fixation has spanned nearly 100 years. The orthopedic community continues to learn best surgical practices and techniques for the successful use of intramedullary fixation. The nuances of intramedullary nailing for certain proximal and distal fracture patterns, options for antegrade and retrograde approaches, and implant design selection use of supplemental implants including plates and screws are examples of why orthopedic surgeons are amiss if they approach nailing as merely “slamming in a nail”. Focusing on lower extremity long bone fixation, this Special Issue will explore intramedullary nail fixation outcomes and address how best to avoid fracture healing and implant-related complications. This collection will also consider technical tips and tricks including but not limited to fracture reduction, start point considerations, and fixation options including supplemental fixation and poller screws. We encourage you to submit your original research and review articles related to this topic considering future developments and innovations.
Prof. Dr. Robert D. Zura
Dr. Jessica C. Rivera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intramedullary nail
- intramedullary fixation
- fracture fixation
- femur fracture
- tibia fracture
- orthopedic implant
- fracture healing
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