Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Intramedullary Fracture Fixation

The use of nails that are inserted into bone cavities in order to keep fractured bones together.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The use of nails that are inserted into bone cavities in order to keep fractured bones together.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
  • Osteosynthesis, Fracture, Intramedullary
  • Fixation, Intramedullary Fracture
  • Fixations, Intramedullary Fracture
  • Fracture Fixations, Intramedullary
  • Intramedullary Fracture Fixations
  • Intramedullary Nailing
  • Nailing, Intramedullary
  • Intramedullary Nailings
  • Nailings, Intramedullary

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Fracture Fixation (1966-1969)
  • specific fracture/surgery (1966-1969)

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  1. E02w.718.472.300w.300
  2. E04w.555.300.300w.300

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NLM Classification

WE 185

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Intramedullary Fracture Fixation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005594. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005594
  2. Intramedullary Fracture Fixation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72555604