Evidence about the Orthodynamics Mayday Nail | Which Medical Device
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This study compares the Mayday nail to external fixation for knee fusion. Union rates were higher (91% vs 29%) in the intramedullary nail group.
Credits: Pubmed: Knee. 2008 Aug;15(4):263-7.
This is a series of 14 patients with infected knee arthroplasties leading to knee fusion. Union was achieved in 13 at a mean of 4 months (3 to 10).
Credits: Pubmed: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2008 Jul;128(7):683-7
9 patients, all achieved fusion at a mean of 10 months. Free Full Text Link shown.
Credits: Pubmed: J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2003 Jan;85(1):57-61.
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