Use of Inherent Anteversion of an Intramedullary Nail to Avoid Malrotation in Comminuted Femur Fractures: A Prospective Case– Control Study

To (1) evaluate using the inherent anteversion of a second or third generation femoral nail to set the version of the femur during locked intramedullary nailing of comminuted femoral shaft fractures (Espinosa Technique [ET]) and compare it with our traditional method (traditional group [TG]) and (2) assess the variation of anteversion because of the inherent play in the nail itself.A prospective IRB-approved study.Academic US Level 1 Trauma...