Interlocking nailing is an orthopaedic technique involving the insertion of a metal rod into a bone to treat a fracture. Tanna’s Interlocking Nailing is the latest edition of this comprehensive guide to the procedure, featuring completely revised and updated material, with extensive images and illustrations and an accompanying DVD-ROM.

The book is divided into 22 chapters, beginning with an introduction to the principles of interlocking nailing and the basics of the technique. Further chapters cover tips and techniques for a variety of applications, including fractures of the tibia, femur, humerus, and arthrodesis of the ankle and subtalar joints. Concluding chapters feature discussion on new developments including better nail design and image intensifiers. The final chapter is an illustrated step by step collection of 25 cases, demonstrating various procedures involved in interlocking nailing.

This edition of Tanna’s Interlocking Nailing includes three new chapters, covering complications of nailing, locking, and implant removal, complications of internal fixation by proximal femoral nail, and subtrochanteric fractures. The book is enhanced by nearly 750 images and illustrations, and the accompanying DVD-ROM features three videos: Ways to Improve Broken Implant; New Broken Implant Removal Bolt; How to Prepare Antibiotic Rods.

Key Points

• Latest edition of comprehensive guide to interlocking nailing
• Previous edition published 2010 (9788184488821)
• Three new chapters covering complications of surgery and subtrochanteric fractures
• 749 images and illustrations
• DVD-ROM featuring three demonstration videos