The removal of a broken intramedullary nail is a challenging procedure. Several surgical techniques have been described to remove the distal end of the nail. Here, we report the surgical technique for removing broken Fitbone® lengthening nail using a cerclage wire. This is an effective and reproducible technique that does not require specialized equipment, the development of a cortical window, or an arthrotomy and is applicable for all types of intramedullary nails. Level of evidence: IV
Poutoglidou, F., & Krkovic, M. (2022). Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail: A Case Report and Technical Description. The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10(11), 982-985. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2022.65407.3133
MLA
Freideriki Poutoglidou; Matija Krkovic. "Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail: A Case Report and Technical Description". The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10, 11, 2022, 982-985. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2022.65407.3133
HARVARD
Poutoglidou, F., Krkovic, M. (2022). 'Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail: A Case Report and Technical Description', The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10(11), pp. 982-985. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2022.65407.3133
VANCOUVER
Poutoglidou, F., Krkovic, M. Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail: A Case Report and Technical Description. The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2022; 10(11): 982-985. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2022.65407.3133