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Glossary term

Medullary canal

The hollow inner channel of a long bone that contains bone marrow.

Updated 2 aliases1 sourceUsed across articles and safety pages

Definition

The medullary canal is the central cavity of a long bone that contains marrow. Its diameter, length, curvature, prior hardware, and surrounding cortex influence whether an intramedullary nail can fit and which model or diameter may be considered. Fit must be assessed against current device instructions. [1]

Aliases

intramedullary canal, medullary cavity

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Sources

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