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Episiotomy-assisted Incarcerated Femoral Nail Removal: Technical Note
Davison Beenfeldt1, Pierce Johnson1, Chad Watts1
1Reno Orthopedic Clinic, Reno, Nevada.
Introduction:
Incarceration of intramedullary nails can pose a significant challenge. There are many reported techniques of nail removal, but when these fail, it can be difficult to determine how to proceed. Here, it is shown that a proximal femoral episiotomy can be used with great effect.
Case Report:
64-year-old male developed hip arthritis. The patient had a solid antegrade femoral nail placed 22 years ago that required removal for a hip arthroplasty. A proximal femoral episiotomy-assisted approach was used with good results and patient outcome.
Conclusion:
There are several well described techniques to assist with incarcerated nail removal that all trauma surgeons should be familiar with. Proximal femoral episiotomy is a useful technique, every surgeon should have in their arsenal.
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