Augmentative Plating versus Exchange Intramedullary Nailing for the Treatment of Aseptic Non-Unions of the Femoral Shaft-A Biomechanical Study in a Sawbone Model.

Background: Non-unions after intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures are a significant problem. Treatment options such as augmenting with plates or exchange nailing have been proposed. The ideal treatment remains controversial.