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OTA 2019: New ultradistal locking tool for intramedullary tibial nailing may be easier and faster
November 2019
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Distal locking screws in intramedullary nails are a demanding part of the procedure. The authors in this report randomized patients to receive either a traditional distal locking screw, or a new ultradistal locking screw. They randomized 286 patients into the two groups and measured operative time, fluoroscopy use, and one-time locking ratio. The ultradistal screw group had significantly faster op...
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