Description
This video presentation features Enis Guryel and Alex Vris discussing advanced techniques and applications for the use of lengthening nails in orthopedic surgery, specifically focusing on deformity and trauma cases. Enis, a trauma surgeon based in Brighton, emphasizes novel uses for lengthening nails including correction of complex deformities, non-unions, and cases of bone loss, departing from traditional lengthening practices. He presents intricate case studies involving deformity corrections with detailed surgical techniques, such as using external fixators for initial alignment and then transitioning to lengthening nails for further corrections. Alex expands on this by presenting additional complex cases of polytrauma with substantial bone loss and highlighting successful rehabilitation approaches following advanced surgical interventions. Throughout the presentation, there is a strong focus on careful planning, innovative surgical techniques, and the importance of postoperative management, encapsulated in a series of learning points based on their experiences. The session encourages collaboration and learning within the orthopedic community in order to enhance patient outcomes.