Simple Method for the Extraction of the Broken Intramedullary Nail of Femur: Case Report.
- Author:
Dong Soo KIM
1
;
Chil Soo KWON
;
Jong Kuk AHN
;
Byung Hyun JEONG
;
Yerl Bo SUNG
;
Jae Kwang YUM
;
Hyung Jin CHUNG
;
Ho Cheol RHEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic surgery, College of Medicine, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Femur;
Shaft Fracture;
Broken Nail;
Extraction
- MeSH:
Femur*;
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary;
Olea
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1999;34(6):1171-1174
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
If the intramedullary nail fails for any reason, the broken nail must be removed by a closed or open manner to perform the next procedure for osteosynthesis. Numerous techniques have been introduced but the removal was difficult to do without special equipment. We have successfully removed the distal segment only with the olive tipped and straight guide rod which are ordinary equipment for intramedullary nailing. We found that this is a very simple, safe and economic method for retrieval of the distal fragment of broken femoral and tibial nails.
