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The locked or unlocked intramedullary nail is considered today in most institutions the first choice for stabilisation of the majority of closed diaphyseal fractures of the femur and tibia. In 1st and 2nd degree open fractures of the tibia, the unreamed locked nail may perhaps become the preferred implant. In spite of very favourable results with nailing, not all fracture problems of long bone will be solved with this device. The plate and external fixator will remain indicated in most fractures with meta- and epiphyseal extension as well as in situations in which the intraoperative fluoroscopy is not available. Our experience with the new AO universal femur and tibia nails are being reported.
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Rüedi, T. Intramedullary nailing with interlocking. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 109, 317–320 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00636169
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