Removal of a broken distal closed section intramedullary nail: report of a case using a simple method. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • A simple method to remove a broken distal closed section intramedullary nail is presented. The surgical technique and a case report are described. This technique eliminates the need for an additional exposure, other than that required to insert the nail, or any specialized equipment.

publication date

  • April 1, 2004

Research

keywords

  • Bone Nails
  • Device Removal
  • Prosthesis Failure

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 2342474599

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/00005131-200404000-00007

PubMed ID

  • 15087967

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 18

issue

  • 4