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Removal of a broken distal closed section intramedullary nail: report of a case using a simple method
Ely L Steinberg1, Elhanan Luger, Aharon Menahem
1Departmernt of Orthopedic Surgery B, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weitzmann Street, Tel-Aviv 64239, Israel. eli_st@netvision.net.il
Abstract:
A simple method to remove a broken distal closed section intramedullary nail is presented. The surgical technique and a case report are described. This technique eliminates the need for an additional exposure, other than that required to insert the nail, or any specialized equipment.
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