Extraction of Misplaced Endcap during Tibia Intramedullary Nailing by 'Fish-Hook' Technique: Technical Note.
10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.3.194
- Author:
Se Hyeok YUN
1
;
Jae Hyuk YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. jaekorea@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endcap;
Intramedullary nailing;
Tibia
- MeSH:
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary*;
Tibia*
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2015;28(3):194-197
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Endcap placement after intramedullary nailing can be cumbersome. Misplacement of the endcap which may be difficult to extract may occur. In this report, a simple Kirschner wire device with 'fish-hook' technique may ease the procedure without further violating bony or soft tissues.
