In trauma surgery, 'nailing' refers to intramedullary (IM) nailing, a standard procedure for treating fractures of long bones. A metal rod is carefully inserted into the hollow central canal of the bone, stabilizing the fracture and maintaining proper alignment while allowing early weight-bearing and movement.

Plating in trauma is a surgical method that uses metal plates and screws to stabilize fractured bones, promoting healing and restoring alignment. Modern advancements like locking plates and bridge plating allow for stable fixation with less soft tissue disruption, supporting biological healing and enabling earlier patient mobilization.

In trauma, fixation refers to the medical procedure of stabilizing a broken bone to ensure proper healing, using methods like internal fixation or external fixation. This process stabilizes the fracture, provides pain relief, improves mobility, and decreases the risk of complications like blood clots.

Screws are fundamental fixation devices in trauma surgery used to secure bone fragments together and attach plates to bone. Available in various designs including cortical, cancellous, and locking screws, they provide strong compression and stability. Modern threaded designs offer superior holding power and can be used alone or in combination with plates for optimal fracture fixation.