A novel method for the removal of distal part of broken intramedullary femoral nail.
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Abstract
We describe a new technique for the removal of the distal part of a broken intramedullary interlocking femoral nail. The distal part of the nail is pushed outward with the help of a antegradely driven new nail. This method is simple, less time consuming and requires only a Kuntscher's nail and a guidewire which are easily available in the operating rooms.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Nails
- Device Removal
- Femoral Fractures
- Femur
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Prosthesis Failure
Anatomy
- femur