Author/Editor		Pilih, Iztok A; Čretnik, Andrej; Keršič, Robert
Title		Razvoj in osnove intramedularne učvrstitve zlomov
Translated title		Historical overview and biomechanical principles of intramedullary nailing
Type		članek
Source		In: Čretnik A, Košir R, editors. Intramedularna učvrstitev zlomov. Zbornik predavanj Podiplomska šola kirurških tehnik; 2002; Maribor. 3., prenovljena izd. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 15-20
Language		slo
Abstract		Intramedullary nailing is a brainchild of Gerhardt Kuentscher and his co-workers in the first half of 20th century. They developed technical and clinical basis for a broad use of the method. After great enthusiasm at the beginning disappointment emerged which considerably limited its use. Emerging of new designs of intramedullary nails and locking in the second half of 20th century brought method new popularity and considerably increased its use. Contemporary intramedullary nailing represents quick, secure, biologic and minimally invasive way for the treatment of long bones fractures.
Descriptors		FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY BONE NAILS