K nail work on the pricliple of –
Correct Answer: Three point fixation
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Three point fixation * K-nail is used for transverse or short oblique fracture of femur, especially in isthemic area.* K-nail (Kuntscher cloverleaf intramedullary nail) provides three points fixation due to elastic deformation.* These three points of fixation are both ends of bone (2 points) and isthmus (3rd point).
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