TY - JOUR
T1 - Distal centering in locked intramedullary osteosynthesis of the femur
T2 - use of a magnet-resistant probe.
AU - Catamo, L.
AU - Rotini, R.
AU - Rocca, M.
AU - Giardino, R.
AU - Fontanesi, G.
PY - 1998
Y1 - 1998
N2 - The authors present an original solution for distal screw fixation in locked nail intramedullary osteosynthesis, traditionally carried out with image intensifier. The system includes the determination of an electromagnetic field produced by a microbobbin placed in the hole and, thus, coaxial with it. The study, conducted through a probe equipped with special magnet-resistant sensors capable of picking up electromagnetic variations, is based on the same principle as a compass. In addition to being effective and simple, the method avoids exposure to ionizing radiations required for the search for holes.
AB - The authors present an original solution for distal screw fixation in locked nail intramedullary osteosynthesis, traditionally carried out with image intensifier. The system includes the determination of an electromagnetic field produced by a microbobbin placed in the hole and, thus, coaxial with it. The study, conducted through a probe equipped with special magnet-resistant sensors capable of picking up electromagnetic variations, is based on the same principle as a compass. In addition to being effective and simple, the method avoids exposure to ionizing radiations required for the search for holes.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 10369017
AN - SCOPUS:0032174409
VL - 83
SP - 375
EP - 379
JO - Chirurgia degli Organi di Movimento
JF - Chirurgia degli Organi di Movimento
SN - 0009-4749
IS - 4
ER -