When Nail Removal Is Not Benign: Iatrogenic Fractures Associated With Titanium Intramedullary Nail Removal

Sunil D Magadum1, Mahesh Karthik1, Ram Prasad Jasti1

  • 1Orthopaedics, MIOT International Hospital, Chennai, IND.

Cureus
|March 9, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Intramedullary nail removal can be complicated by bony ingrowth, leading to fractures during extraction. Careful planning and techniques are essential for safe removal of these implants.