Abstract:

Objective    To investigate the curative effects of interlocking intramedullary nailing in the treatment of ulna and radius fractures. Methods     11 cases of ulna and radius fracture were treated by closed reduction or limited incision followed by the fixation of interlocking intramedullary nailing (produced by Smith-Nephew Company). The data were reviewed. Results    The average time of bone healing was 12.7 weeks, ranging from 8 to 20 weeks. Among all these cases, only one case showed delayed healing but without nonunion or infection. According to  the Anderson classification, there were 7 cases graded as excellent, 3 cases as good, and 1 case as fair. The excellent and good ratio was 90.9%. Conclusion    Interlocking intramedullary nailing is a preferable method in the treatment of ulna and radius fractures.

Key words: Fracture fixation, internal; Ulna; Radius; Interlocking intramedullary nail