Video Collection: Intramedullary Nailing Instructional Course

Dr Sanders shares his extensive experience in IM nailing including the reasons for product development.

In this video Prof Biberthaler highlights problems in complex and revision cases of femoral shaft fracture, using example cases to show situations where non healing of bone, infection loss of soft tissue and stability are overcome with IM nailing and good clinical planning. 

Dr Pesenti presents on the topic of femoral shaft fractures. He covers the factors influencing treatment decision making; shares his tips in surgical technique including patient positioning, fracture reduction, FAN and Tan entry points and experience from his practice. 

Mr Steve Mitchell discusses the decision making factors that influence the use of nailing options for femoral shaft fractures. 

The modern concepts in tibial nailing, including 2 highlighted problems of proximal fracture and knee pain are addressed by Dr Roy Sanders. 

Prof Biberthaler presents on the topic of IM nailing in open fractures, providing insights to the pros and cons of various therapeutic options, addressing risk factors such as the extent of contamination. His presentation ends with a useful walk through of a treatment algorithm.

Mr Steve Mitchell presents the topic of treatment of distal tibial fractures, discussing the pros and cons of nailing, and the alternatives of plating, framing and plaster.

Mr Mitchell explores the role of IM nailing in tibial non-unions. The injury, surgeon error, history of patient and the need to investigate these correctly are important factors. 

This presentation highlights the risks of radiation from fluroscopy use. Dr Sanders then explains the options and varied alternatives used in recent history to aid distal targeting when nailing. This discussion culminates with an explaination of the TRIGEN™ SURESHOT™ system, which uses an electromagnetic field generator, not radiation to assist accurate distal targeting.