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Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2005; 13(1): 50-52
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-836370
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Use of the Long Gamma® Nail in Metastatic Fractures and Impending Osteolysis: A Multicenter Experience

P. Bonnevialle1 , J. Ojard2 , G. Taglang2 , F. Dubrana3 , H. Mathevon4 , C. Lefèvre3 , and the AIOD Francophone1
  • 1Hôpital de Purpan, Toulouse, France
  • 2Centre de Traumatologie et d'Orthopédie, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
  • 3Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Service d'Orthopädie, Brest, France
  • 4Centre Hospitalier de Dunkerque, France
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24 March 2005 (online)

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Abstract

The long Gamma® nail (LGN) can be used when closed, locked intramedullary nailing of the femur is indicated. Its primary applications are for bifocal lesions, trochanteric and diaphyseal fractures, subtrochanteric fractures, and trochantero-diaphyseal fractures [3] [4] [7] [8] [12] [15] [20] [24] [28] [36] [39]. The proximal part of the femur is a frequent location for osteolytic, metastatic lesions. Fixation of the LGN in the femoral head, along with its intramedullary position and ability to be locked distally recommend it in the treatment of these types of fracture or for prophylactic treatment thereof [3] [14] [32] [40]. The goal of the retrospective, multi-center study described here was to evaluate the results and further refine the indications for the LGN in treating osteolytic lesions of the femur.

Key words

Long Gamma nail - metastatic fractures - osteolytic lesions

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