[Closed intramedullary nailing of femur shaft fractures - experiences in 245 cases (author's transl)].

A follow-up study is given of 245 femoral shaft fractures, treated 1961-1975 with closed reduction and intramedullary nailing. 141 patients were examined personally 19-5 years after operation. The results were excellent in 75,9%, fair in 20,6%, and poor in 3,5%. Deep infections occurred in 2,4%. The number of patients was also subdivided in regard to indication, concomitant injuries, postoperative fatalities, pathologic fractures etc.