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Surgical Treatment for Non-union of Femoral Shaft Fracture after Intramedullary Nailing

Takuya Ikuta

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We report two cases of non-union of the femoral shaft fracture after intramedullary nailing. Both cases were treated surgically using re-nailing and decortication. In both cases, bone union was achieved, and satisfactory results were obtained.

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We report two cases of non-union of the femoral shaft fracture after intramedullary nailing. Both cases were treated surgically using re-nailing and decortication. In both cases, bone union was achieved, and satisfactory results were obtained.

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We report two cases of non-union of the femoral shaft fracture after intramedullary nailing. Both cases were treated surgically using re-nailing and decortication. In both cases, bone union was achieved, and satisfactory results were obtained.

Key concepts: Intramedullary rod, Decortication, Non union, Femoral shaft, Medicine, Surgery, Delayed union, Nonunion

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