J Korean Fract Soc.  1997 Apr;10(2):401-404. 10.12671/jksf.1997.10.2.401.

Retrieval of a Broken Intramedullary Nail after Refracture of Femoral Shaft: A case report

• Chung YK
• Yoo JH
• Park YW
• Lee JD

• KMID: 1535469
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1997.10.2.401

Abstract

As the use of intramedullary nail fixation for the long bone fracture has been increased over recent years, so has the rate of reported complications involving intramedullary nail devices. One of the most common complication is fatigue fracture of an intramedullary nail itself if there is delayed union or nonunion of the fracture. The retrieval of the distal segment of broken intramedullary nail had proved to be particularly troublesome. The authors experienced one case of the retrieval of a broken intramedullary nail after refracture of femoral shaft, using the closed method and report this case with review of literatures.

Keyword

Femoral Shaft; Refracture; Intramedullary Nail; Retrieval

MeSH Terms

Fractures, Bone
Fractures, Stress