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Nail-extraction device mismatch: an issue in developing countries intramedullary nail removal practice.
Ikechukwu C Okwesili Ugochukwu N Enweani Obiora N Muoghalu Blasius O Okwara Damian C Ogbu

Int Orthop

January 2024

Purpose: Intramedullary nail is the gold standard in the management of long bone diaphyseal fractures of tibia and femur. The jig of these nails has corresponding extraction device whose pitch for nail coupling come in various sizes. This unlike plate and screws may be difficult to predict preoperatively and may pose a problem during removal.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Damian C Ogbu"

  • - Damian C Ogbu's recent research focuses on the challenges faced in the medical field, particularly in the context of fracture management using intramedullary nails in developing countries.
  • - His article highlights the issue of mismatched nail-extraction devices, which complicates the removal of intramedullary nails and may lead to complications during surgery.
  • - The findings suggest a need for improved standardization and preoperative planning to address the discrepancies in extraction device sizes, thus enhancing clinical outcomes for patients with long bone fractures.

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