METHOD FOR REMOVING BROKEN PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAILS USING EXISTING SCREW HOLE

The use of intramedullary nailing to treat proximal femoral fractures has increased in recent years. Nail breakage is a rare complication of intramedullary nailing of the femur, and generally occurs at the non-united fracture site. Removal of the distal fragment of a broken nail is a challenging pro...

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Published in:Acta ortopedica brasileira 2018-01, Vol.26 (1), p.72-74
Main Authors: Man, Cho Hong, Bae, Min Woong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Femur
Fracture fixation, intramedullary
Hip fractures
Prosthesis failure
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Summary:The use of intramedullary nailing to treat proximal femoral fractures has increased in recent years. Nail breakage is a rare complication of intramedullary nailing of the femur, and generally occurs at the non-united fracture site. Removal of the distal fragment of a broken nail is a challenging problem. In this article, the authors describe the methods used to remove strongly fixed broken intramedullary nails. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.
ISSN:1413-7852
1809-4406
DOI:10.1590/1413-785220182601148079