A simple method for removal of a broken intramedullary nail

Sivananthan KS 1 , Raveendran K , Kumar T , Sivananthan S

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  • 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Fatimah, Ipoh, Malaysia
Injury, 2000 Jul;31(6):433-4.
PMID: 10831741

Abstract

The removal of broken implanted intramedullary nails secondary to re-fracture or non-union is challenging. In 12 cases a simple and safe method has been used to remove broken implants.

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