Closed removal of a segmental intramedullary rod: a technical report

J Orthop Trauma. 1996;10(5):363-5. doi: 10.1097/00005131-199607000-00014.

Abstract

This report describes a technique for removal of a segmental broken intramedullary femoral rod. Using a closed, stacked wire technique, removal of the broken hardware can be accomplished in a relatively easy and expeditious manner.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / etiology
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / adverse effects*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / instrumentation
  • Fracture Healing / physiology
  • Fractures, Ununited / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Ununited / etiology
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation / methods*
  • Ultrasonography