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Okay, this question here says, which procedures are commonly done for mid -shaft long bone fractures of the femur? so for mid -shaft fractures of the femur, the treatment approach depends on various factors such as the specific location and severity of the fracture, also the patient's overall health and other individual considerations.
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So for example, you can have here surgical fixation with intramedullary nailing.
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Okay, so this procedure involves inserting a metal grout that is an intramedullary nail into the center cavity of the femur and the nail is placed along the length of the femur to stabilize the fracture, allowing it to heal properly.
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And in this case, intramedullary nailing is a common surgical technique that provides excellent stability and allows for early mobilization of the patient.
01:04
You can also have open reduction and internal fixation.
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So in this case, it includes surgery to reposition the fractured bone fragments.
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This is called reduction and then securing them in place using metal plates, screws or other fixation devices...