Removal of a femoral intramedullary nail with impacted nail end cap using a broken screw extraction set: a case report and literature review
Abstract
We report the technique we used in extraction of a femoral intramedullary nail with impacted nail cap. The extraction was done using a damaged screw extraction device and a bone hook, with no additional bone or soft tissue damage. This technique has not been reported before in the literature. We also review the cases reported for difficult nail extractions due to impacted nail end caps.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ayman M.a. Tadros
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Amin M. Elhelw
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Mahmoud Eldehi
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Rashed Ahmed Al-shaeel
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Publication Date
May 22, 2015
Submission Date
May 23, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 49 Number: 2