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Multi–functional intramedullary self-locking ulna nailing system: Proximal oblique locking without the need of fluoroscopic guidance, and it’s effects on olecranon joint surface

Recep ÖZTÜRK
Fuat AKPINAR
Necdet SAĞLAM
Mahmut Nedim AYTEKİN
Pages
1657–1662
Publication Date
2022-10-12
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The relationship between the oblique self-locking screw, which has made a crucial contributionto the nailing system, and the joint surface of olecranon was investigated because this screw does not necessitate the use offluoroscopic guidance and is easy to apply.Results: In our study, during anterior or medial or posterior oblique locking, no olecranon joint surface damage occurred on any bonewith a locking rate of 100%.Conclusion: The clinical trials demonstrated that the proximal oblique locking was achieved easily in a short period of time, indicatingthe device’s immense value for the patient and the surgeon.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: Due to the necessity of using the small diameter nails in the ulna, negative outcomes such as failure in the self-locking, longterm exposure to radiation, and increased operation time are expected.
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Key Findings & Data:Several clinical trials propose that an ideal nail system forunlar fixation challenge has not been developed yet.Material and Methods: This study involved the use of a new multifunctional intramedullary self-locking ulna nailing system and 36intact dry cadaveric ulna bones.
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Conclusion & Impact:The relationship between the oblique self-locking screw, which has made a crucial contributionto the nailing system, and the joint surface of olecranon was investigated because this screw does not necessitate the use offluoroscopic guidance and is easy to apply.Results: In our study, during anterior or medial or posterior oblique locking, no olecranon joint surface damage occurred on any bonewith a locking rate of 100%.Conclusion: The clinical trials demonstrated that the proximal oblique locking was achieved easily in a short period of time, indicatingthe device’s immense value for the patient and the surgeon.
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Aim: Due to the necessity of using the small diameter nails in the ulna, negative outcomes such as failure in the self-locking, longterm exposure to radiation, and increased operation time are expected. Several clinical trials propose that an ideal nail system forunlar fixation challenge has not been developed yet.Material and Methods: This study involved the use of a new multifunctional intramedullary self-locking ulna nailing system and 36intact dry cadaveric ulna bones. The relationship between the oblique self-locking screw, which has made a crucial contributionto the nailing system, and the joint surface of olecranon was investigated because this screw does not necessitate the use offluoroscopic guidance and is easy to apply.Results: In our study, during anterior or medial or posterior oblique locking, no olecranon joint surface damage occurred on any bonewith a locking rate of 100%.Conclusion: The clinical trials demonstrated that the proximal oblique locking was achieved easily in a short period of time, indicatingthe device’s immense value for the patient and the surgeon.

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ÖZTÜRK, R., AKPINAR, F., SAĞLAM, N., AYTEKİN, M. N. (2022). Multi–functional intramedullary self-locking ulna nailing system: Proximal oblique locking without the need of fluoroscopic guidance, and it’s effects on olecranon joint surface. Annals of Medical Research, Cilt: 27 - Sayı: 6, 1657–1662. https://ajindex.com/articles/446299

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