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intramedullary

intramedullary

1 8.9
In the middle part of a bone or organ, in the soft marrow
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈmɛdʌləri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intramedular
  • Rigid intramedullary fixation is an option for the fixation of femur fractures in children older than 12 years of age and often eliminates problems with angular malalignment and shortening.
  • intramedullary nailing
  • intramedullary fixation
  • intramedullary nail

Examples

  • Standard operative treatment for skeletally mature adolescents and adults with a tibia fracture is an intramedullary locking nail (see Figure 18).

    Academic text (2006)

  • A guide wire was inserted for reaming, followed by the appropriate intramedullary nail.

    Academic text (2018)

  • All cases with intramedullary long stem fixation resulted in union.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Intramedullary nails are placed to provide internal support through the intramedullary canal during fracture healing.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Intramedullary nails are placed to provide internal support through the intramedullary canal during fracture healing.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Careless or forceful insertion of an intramedullary nail through a deformed sleeve increases the risk for iatrogenic injury.

    Academic text (2018)

  • External fixation has been used much less frequently in the treatment of pediatric femur fractures because of the recent advances in flexible intramedullary nailing.

    Academic text (2006)

  • In addition, 74% of patients showed intramedullary radiolucency of the first metacarpal, suggesting silicone synovitis (12, 13).

    Academic text (2011)

  • Children between 6 and 12 years of age (more than 60-80 pounds) with a femur fracture are usually candidates for flexible intramedullary nailing procedures (see Figure 11).

    Academic text (2006)

  • The surgeon recommended an intramedullary nail for the fracture repair to provide better stability.

Synonyms

medullary
vsintramedullary
  • Specialized
9.4

Found in the inner part of a bone or organ, often where bone marrow is

is located inside that central part rather than only relating to it
intraosseous
vsintramedullary
  • Specialized
9.8

Inside a bone, for example a needle used to give medicine

is found in the central marrow of bones and organs, not only in bones

Surface Forms

intramedullary positive

Morphology

intramedullary = medullary (semi-transparent) = intra + medull + ary

The prefix 'intra-' clearly indicates 'within', but understanding requires knowledge of 'medullary'.

Etymology

The word intramedullary comes from intra- meaning 'within' and medulla meaning 'marrow' or the 'soft center of a bone'. So, intramedullary describes something placed 'inside the marrow', like a rod put into the middle of a broken bone to help it heal.