Previously we've used big drills to drill a big hole in the end of the femur. And then through that hole, we would run a rod up the length of the femur and our jigs would then slide over that rod ...

Care must be taken to ensure that there is ample rod length for stability distally after distraction. Lengthening over an IM nail will obligatorily lengthen the anatomic axis of the femur ...

One of the most common surgical techniques used is intramedullary nailing, which involves inserting a metal rod into the femur to stabilize the fracture. While this method is generally effective ...