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These patients were evaluated for the presence of bone union, cortex-like sclerosis (corticalization) distal to the nail, and the distance of the corticalization from the joint during follow- up after dynamization. The nail lengths and diameters, and time of dynamization were evaluated. In cases that developed pseudarthrosis and were treated with nailing, the length and diameter of the new nails were evaluated. Corticalization and hypertrophic pseudarthrosis were present in 12 patients after dynamization. The old nail was removed and nail exchange was performed with a longer and larger diameter nail to pass the region formed in the cortex approximately 2-3 cm inferior to the old nail. Union was obtained in 3-4 months in all patients. When corticalization is seen during follow up after dynamization is performed because of non-union of a transverse femoral fracture, nail exchange should be performed without further delay. 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