Femoral Shaft Fracture, Case 2: Retrograde Nail

Study Femoral Shaft Fracture, Case 2: Retrograde Nail through an immersive first-person surgical case from the Bone Reconstruction channel on Surgie. The module focuses on indication of retrograde intramedullary nail in femoral shaft fracture, planning of the entry portal through the patellar tendon, and patient positioning and operating table setup.

Procedure Overview

The case is organized for structured review of surgical anatomy, procedural sequencing, instrument handling, reduction or reconstruction strategy, implant positioning, and intraoperative verification. Expert narration connects the visual field with the decisions documented during the procedure.

What You Will Observe

• Indication of retrograde intramedullary nail in femoral shaft fracture
• Planning of the entry portal through the patellar tendon
• Patient positioning and operating table setup
• Guidewire insertion with fluoroscopic control
• Fracture reduction and femoral rotational control
• Progressive reaming of the medullary canal

Key Technical Decisions

• Entry Portal Planning
• Operative Positioning and Table Setup
• Guidewire Insertion and Intramedullary Alignment
• Fracture Reduction and Rotational Control
• Progressive Reaming of the Medullary Canal

Included With This Training

• Technical PDF summarizing the procedure, operative sequence, and key review points.

Learning Format

First-person operative footage, surgeon-led narration, and case-based visual review designed to support preparation before supervised clinical training.

Educational notice: This content supports professional education and does not replace formal training, institutional protocols, patient-specific planning, or supervised clinical judgment.