Banchong MahaisavariyaKongkhet RiansuwanPanupan SongcharoenMahidol University2018-07-242018-07-242004-11-01Injury. Vol.35, No.11 (2004), 1214-1215002013832-s2.0-5444239764https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/21497An improvised method of using a proctoscope as a protector during the reaming procedure for closed retrograde femoral nailing is described. This protector is easy to handle and can be effectively used to protect the intra-articular structures, patellar cartilage and patellar tendon during the reaming process. The protector can also help minimise the reaming bone dust spilling out into the joint cavity. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Mahidol UniversityMedicineArticleSCOPUS10.1016/j.injury.2004.03.012