"Failure" of forearm intramedullary elastic nails.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Elastic nails are an established modality for treating forearm fractures in children. These nails are usually removed 6-9 months after surgery as refracture may occur in 10% of cases if the nails removed earlier. We report a case of refracture of the forearm bones with elastic nails in situ, 5 months after the original fractures. The fracture was angulated approximately 80 degrees with the apex pointing anteriorly. Closed reduction was difficult and resulted in breakage of the ulnar nail. The authors describe the details and outline the management of this unreported complication.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Nails
- Radius Fractures
- Ulna Fractures