Early Outcomes of The Treatment of War Related Fractures of Lower Extremities by Interlocking Nails In Taiz Yemen

Abstract

Gunshot injuries are major problems worldwide that have a great impact on health budget
and economy. Extremities are the most frequently involved sites in gunshot injuries, lower limbs being
more involved as compared to upper limbs. The management of these injuries is challenging and has wide
range of methods, initiated from non-operative ‘low technique’ splinting through external fixation to
internal fixation with locked intramedullary nails. The benefits of internal fixation are rapid mobilization,
immediate pain relief, accelerated rehabilitation, and maintenance of independent living.