J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1999 Dec;34(6):1171-1174.

Simple Method for the Extraction of the Broken Intramedullary Nail of Femur: Case Report

• Kim DS
• Kwon CS
• Ahn JK
• Jeong BH
• Sung YB
• Yum JK
• Chung HJ
• Rhee HC

Abstract

If the intramedullary nail fails for any reason, the broken nail must be removed by a closed or open manner to perform the next procedure for osteosynthesis. Numerous techniques have been introduced but the removal was difficult to do without special equipment. We have successfully removed the distal segment only with the olive tipped and straight guide rod which are ordinary equipment for intramedullary nailing. We found that this is a very simple, safe and economic method for retrieval of the distal fragment of broken femoral and tibial nails.

Keyword

Femur; Shaft Fracture; Broken Nail; Extraction

MeSH Terms

Femur*
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Olea