A paradigm shift of the conventional intramedullary devices to new biological osteosynthetic devices: Bone stents

Authors

  • Zainab Munib Dept of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
  • Umar Ansari Dept of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology
  • Murtaza Najabat Ali Dept of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology
  • Nosheen Fatima Rana Dept of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v5i3.596

Abstract

The intramedullary nailing as a fixation device has a long history, which dates back to the 16th century and has evolved in various aspects. Now, it has become a gold standard for the treatment for diaphyseal fractures, with a good success rate, however the technique still has some drawbacks associated with it, but continued research regarding new mechanisms and devices can overcome these drawbacks. New osteosynthetic devices, such as intramedullary bone stents can be superior to current fixation devices, as they have a modulus of elasticity closer to that of bone, cause minimum soft tissue damage and trauma. Moreover, they can overcome complications posed by conventional devices, such as stress shielding and an inadequate blood supply. This review focuses on an evolutionary perspective of intramedullary devices used surgically for the repair of long bone diaphyseal fractures.

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Author Biography

  • Umar Ansari, Dept of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology
    Lecturer at Dept of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology

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Published

2014-03-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2014): Mar

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Review Article

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A paradigm shift of the conventional intramedullary devices to new biological osteosynthetic devices: Bone stents. (2014). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 5(3), 135-141. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v5i3.596
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