We report a simple alternative procedure, modified ball-tipped guide wires technique, to remove a broken long gamma nail at the level of lag screw hole which is detected during a removal procedure. The fragment retained in the medullary canal was successfully removed without complication.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e3181469e0f | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
broken long
8
long gamma
8
gamma nail
8
guide wires
8
wires technique
8
removal broken
4
nail modified
4
modified guide
4
technique report
4
report simple
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!