Broken guide pin: a method of retrieval from within the hip joint.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Broken guide pin removal from within the hip joint can be accomplished using a combined method of drilling and suction. This technique also may be of value when a small loose body or foreign object needs to be retrieved from the hip joint.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Nails
- Device Removal
- Hip Dislocation
- Orthopedic Procedures
Anatomy
- hip