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Rotational Malalignment in Femur Fractures by AAKASH CHOUDHARY is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Intramedullary nailing is the preferred treatment for femur fractures, offering minimal dissection and rapid recovery, but it can result in rotational malalignment. Various methods, including clinical assessment, ultrasound, and CT, are used to measure this malalignment, with CT being the most reliable despite some variability in measurements. The incidence of significant malrotation after surgery is estimated to be between 20% and 30%, and while minor malalignments may be tolerated, larger deformities can

Author
AAKASH CHOUDHARY
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EN