Abstract
The history of medical progress teaches one consistent lesson: every new advance generates its own new set of problems and complications. Interlocking nails are a prime example of this axiom. While these devices have enabled orthopaedic surgeons to stabilize comminuted fractures of the shafts of long bones, their use has been complicated by the breakage of interlocking screws. This seemingly minor problem can confound the treatment of fractures and may necessitate further reconstructive surgery, as broken screw removal can be difficult. The purpose of this article is to provide tips and techniques for removal of broken interlocking screws.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 349-353 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Techniques in Orthopaedics |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Dec 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Interlocking screws
- Intramedullary fixation
- Tibia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Removal of broken interlocking screws. / Brumback, Robert J.
In: Techniques in Orthopaedics, Vol. 16, No. 4, 12.2001, p. 349-353.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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