The third volume of the "Practice of Intramedullary Locked Nails" places a special focus on recent advancements in understanding the biology of fracture healing of long bones, the emerging technologies that further enhance the minimally invasive nature of closed treatment of fractures, and the availability of various surgical techniques in intramedullary fixation. The application of new technology in prevention of infection and application of the intramedullary fixation of fractures in pediatric and adolescent patients are also described. The contributors to this volume are from different well-known trauma centers and are pioneer surgeons in the development and practice of intramedullary locked nails.

Advances in Biology and Fracture Healing in Locked Nails

Cellular Aspects of Bone Defect Healing After Implantation of Calcium Phosphate-Based Bone Substitutes
Osteoinduction: Basic Principles and Developments
Intramedullary Reaming of Long Bones
Differentiation Capacity and Characterisation of Cells Growing out of Human Reaming Debris
Materials Used for Intramedullary Devices
Implant Alloys and Interfacial Engineering
New Designs of Intramedullary Nails
A New Titanium Nail for the Femur: Concept and Design
Advances in Tibial Nailing
The Development of Retrograde Nailing for Distal Femur Fractures
Retrograde Nailing of the Femur: Contemporary Indications and Technique
Antegrade Femoral Nailing Without the Aid of a Fracture Table
The Operative Technique for the Latest Generation Gamma Nail (the Gamma3)
Evolution of Implants for Trochanteric Fracture Fixation: The Engineer's Point of View
A New Concept in the Treatment of Fibular Fractures with Intramedullary Implants
Hydraulically Expandable Nailing in the Treatment of Long Bone Fractures and Pseudarthroses
Proximal Humeral Fractures
Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Humeral Fractures
Intramedullary Nailing of Humeral Shaft Fractures
A Fully Implantable, Programmable Distraction Nail (Fitbone) - New Perspectives for Corrective and Reconstructive Limb Surgery
A Novel Internal Callus Distraction System
Callus Distraction with the Albizzia Nail
Intramedullary Fixation of Long Bond Fractures in Infancy and Adolescence
Intramedullary Stabilization of the Long Bones in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Intramedullary Fixation of Long Bone Fractures in Infancy and Adolescence
New Technologies: Navigation and Targeting Devices
Basic Principles of Fluoro-Navigation.-New Technology: Image-Guided Navigation in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeries
Review of Existing, Mounted Targeting Devices for Distal Locking of Intramedullary Nails
Distal Locking with Mechanical Jig (Author's Own Technique)
Coating of Implants and Infection Prophylaxis
Rationale for Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures
Active Coating of Implants used in Orthopedic Surgery
Plasma Polymer - High-Porosity Silver Composite Coating for Infection Prophylaxis in Intramedullary Nailing.