Over the past three decades, the flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) technique that originated in the University of Nancy in France has evolved to the point where it is becoming the gold standard for the treatment of many fractures in children. This comprehensive textbook on FIN is written by Pierre Lascombes and his colleagues from the University of Nancy and covers all its potential applications. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on general considerations such as biomechanics, choice of implant, basic principles of surgical technique, and rehabilitation. The second part describes in detail the techniques developed for each particular fracture type with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations. In the final part, a range of further indications for FIN in children are discussed. By clearly explaining the basic principles and various uses of FIN, this book will prove of value to both novice and experienced traumatologists and orthopedic surgeons.
From the reviews:
"The publication of this book in English ... has been long awaited, and proves to be an outstanding and invaluable contribution to the orthopedic literature. ... It is beautifully illustrated in a format that is easy to read and understand. ... a hard-cover copy of this book belongs in the library and in the operating theater of every pediatric orthopedist and every trauma surgeon. The reader, whether a novice or an acknowledged expert, will find that regularly referring to this text will improve patient outcomes." (Neil C. Vining and Michael J. Goldberg, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, Vol. 4, 2010)
"The publication of this book in English ... has been long awaited, and proves to be an outstanding and invaluable contribution to the orthopedic literature. ... It is beautifully illustrated in a format that is easy to read and understand. ... a hard-cover copy of this book belongs in the library and in the operating theater of every pediatric orthopedist and every trauma surgeon. The reader, whether a novice or an acknowledged expert, will find that regularly referring to this text will improve patient outcomes." (Neil C. Vining and Michael J. Goldberg, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, Vol. 4, 2010)