Breakage of a Third Generation Gamma Nail: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Takashi Iwakura, Takahiro Niikura, Sang Yang Lee, Yoshitada Sakai, Kotaro Nishida, Ryosuke Kuroda, Masahiro Kurosaka

“…The use of intramedullary nails to treat trochanteric fractures of the femur has increased with the increasing size of the elderly population. …”
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Surgical Technique for Removal of Old Universal Slotted AO Femoral Nail: A Case Report by Naoko Onizuka, Brenton Douglass, Marc Swiontkowski

“…The patient had undergone femur nail insertion approximately 35 years ago. Due to the necessity of nail removal prior to THA, surgery to remove the nail was planned. …”
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A Study of Inflammatory/Necrosis Biomarkers in the Fracture of the Femur Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation by Mariapaola Marino, Giuseppe Palmieri, Marco Peruzzi, Flavia Scuderi, Emanuela Bartoccioni

“…In this study we prospectively analyzed laboratory data of 20 patients over eighty with pertrochanteric fracture of the femur treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA). This is an excellent device for osteosynthesis because it can be easily and quickly inserted by a mini-incision providing stable fixation and early full mobilization. …”
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The Influence of Pile-Driving Vibration on the Soil Nailing Support of a Silty Soil Foundation Pit by Yuancheng Guo, Hao Wu, Chenglin Li

“…In this paper, the influence of pile-driving vibration on the soil strength and the nail-soil interface strength was studied, and the variation in the axial force and displacement of the soil nail under vibration was analyzed. …”
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Capecitabine-induced Hand-foot Syndrome with Hyperpigmentation on Oral Mucosa and Nails: A Rare Entity by Suprit Malali, Sourya Acharya

“…Dear Editor, We present two cases of Capecitabine-induced Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS), hyperpigmentation on the oral mucosa, and nails. Case 1 A 28-year-old female, previously diagnosed with stage 4 left-sided inflammatory breast cancer, along with metastases to the right breast and skeletal sites one year ago, as confirmed by trucut biopsy and Positron Emission Tomography scan (PET), presented to our clinic with complaints of fatigue and generalised weakness persisting for the last month. …”
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C-Arm Image-Based Surgical Path Planning Method for Distal Locking of Intramedullary Nails by Wei-En Hsu, Ching-Hsiao Yu, Chih-Ju Chang, Hung-Kang Wu, Tsong-Han Yu, Ching-Shiow Tseng

“…Due to the curvature of the bone marrow cavity, the intramedullary nail used in long bone fracture fixation can be deformed, causing displacement of the locking holes. …”
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A deletion variant in LMX1B causing nail–patella syndrome in Japanese twins by Nozomu Kishio, Kazuhiro Iwama, Sayuri Nakanishi, Ryosuke Shindo, Masaki Yasui, Naoki Nicho, Atsushi Takahashi, Mana Kohara, Michisato Hirata, Takahiro Kemmotsu, Miki Tanoshima, Shuichi Ito

“…Abstract Nail–patella syndrome (NPS) is a hereditary disease caused by pathogenic variants in LMX1B and characterized by nail, limb, and renal symptoms. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Ipsilateral Multi-Level Femoral Fracture Treated Using Antegrade Intramedullary Nail by Beom-Soo Kim, Jae-Woo Cho, Do-Hyun Yeo, Jong-Keon Oh

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Outcome of Management of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures with Titanium Elastic Nail System: A Case Series by Karthik Chithartha, Vanasekar Mokkasamy

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Hindfoot Valgus following Interlocking Nail Treatment for Tibial Diaphysis Fractures: Can the Fibula Be Neglected? by Metin Uzun, Adnan Kara, Müjdat Adaş, Bülent Karslioğlu, Murat Bülbül, Burak Beksaç

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Bearing Characteristics of Moso Bamboo Micropile-Composite Soil Nailing System in Soft Soil Areas by Zhihe Cheng, Yousheng Deng

“…The synergy of piles and soil nails can delay the formation of the slip surface, therefore enhancing the overall bearing capacity of the foundation pit. …”
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Analysis of the Feasibility of the OrthoNail Hybrid Intramedullary Implant in the Human Body with Respect to Material Durability by Dominika Grygier, Piotr Kowalewski, Mariusz Opałka, Jakub J. Słowiński, Mateusz Dziubek, Dariusz Pyka

Subjects: “…OrthoNail…”
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Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Tibia Fractures in Semi-extended Position Using Suprapatellar Approach: Results and Outcomes by Kumar Rohit, Vikas Verma

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Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Multi-Institutional Prospective Outcomes Study by Michael B. Gehring, MD, Brandon Wolfe, BA, Riley Kahan, BS, Stephanie D. Malliaris, MD, Kia M. Washington, MD, Matthew D. Folchert, MD, Kyros Ipaktchi, MD, Mark A. Greyson, MD, Alexander Lauder, MD, Matthew L. Iorio, MD

Subjects: “…Threaded noncompressive nails…”
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Portable X-ray fluorescence of zinc and selenium with nail clippings-Mother and Infant Nutrition Investigation (MINI). by David E B Fleming, Nelly Madani, Michaela G Kaiser, Jong Sung Kim, Erin Keltie, Natashia Drage, Ying Jin, Jane Coad, Louise Brough

“…The method may prove useful for future applications to trace element analysis using nail clippings as a biomarker.…”
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Humeral Shaft Fracture Treatment in the Elite Throwing Athlete: A Unique Application of Flexible Intramedullary Nailing by Christopher S. Lee, Shane M. Davis, Hoang-Anh Ho, Jan Fronek

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Knee Sepsis after Suprapatellar Nailing of an Open Tibia Fracture: Treatment with Acute Deformity and External Fixation by Chelsea E. Minoughan, Adam P. Schumaier, Frank R. Avilucea

“…The patient underwent suprapatellar intramedullary nailing and subsequently developed knee sepsis. Conclusion. …”
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Bioinformatics-driven deep learning for nail disease diagnosis: A novel approach to improve healthcare outcomes by Ardianto Rian, Yusuf Dede, Sumantri Raden Bagus Bambang, Febrina Dina, Al-Hakim Rosyid R., Ariyanto Arif Setia Sandi

“…Onychomycosis and other nail disorders are quite prevalent worldwide and are associated with inadequate personal cleanliness. …”
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Pediatric Forearm Fractures: TEN (Titanium Elastic Nail) versus Plate Screw Fixation for Surgical Treatment by Mehmet Ozel, Ali Cankut Tatlıparmak, Mustafa Altıntaş

“…Surgically treated pediatric patients younger than 14 years with Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) or Plate Screw Fixation(PSF) were compared clinically, in cost, and in terms of postoperative outcomes. …”
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Endovascular treatment of penetrating nail gun injury of the cervical spine and vertebral artery: a case report by Alexei Christodoulides, Scott Mitchell, Bradley N. Bohnstedt

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