Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10175600 Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Less mismatching occurred with antegrade nailing than with the retrograde approach. Retrograde nailing requires excessive reaming at the distal part of the humerus to accommodate nail insertion. This may create bone weakness and the risk of supracondylar fracture.
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