25/08/2026
When does a fracture need a ROD instead of a screw or plate? 🦴🔩
Doctors choose an Intramedullary Nail (Rod) based on 4 key factors:
1️⃣ Type of fracture — the kind of force the bone experienced
2️⃣ Location of the bone — which bone, and where the fracture is
3️⃣ Patient's age & bone quality — a child's bone heals differently than an elderly patient's
4️⃣ Stability needed — how firmly the fracture needs to be held in place
Every fracture is different, which is why the implant choice is different too. Always discuss your specific case with your surgeon.
This is Part 3 of our Screw vs Plate vs Rod series — check our profile if you missed Part 1 & 2 👆
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