Title of article :
Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail: A Case Report and Technical Description
Author/Authors :
Poutoglidou ، Freideriki Addenbrookes Major Trauma Unit, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics of Trauma and Orthopaedics - Hospitals NHS Trust - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust , Krkovic ، Matija Addenbrookes Major Trauma Unit, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics - Hospitals NHS Trust - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Abstract :
The removal of a broken intramedullary nail is a challenging procedure. Several surgical techniques have beendescribed to remove the distal end of the nail. Here, we report the surgical technique for removing broken Fitbone®lengthening nail using a cerclage wire. This is an effective and reproducible technique that does not require specializedequipment, the development of a cortical window, or an arthrotomy and is applicable for all types of intramedullary nails.Level of evidence: IV
Keywords :
broken nail , cerclage wire , fitbone nail , Removal
Journal title :
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Journal title :
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
