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- Intraoperative Fracture of the Tibia Associated with Removal of the Interlocking Intramedullary Nail: Report of 5 cases
- Chan Hoon Yoo, Young Soo Byun, Hong Tae Kim, Hyun Min Kim, Yeon Min Park, Soo Yeol Jeon
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Journal of the Korean Society of Fractures 1999;12(3):538-542.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1999.12.3.538
Published online: June 23, 2016
Department of Orthopedic Surery, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
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Abstract
- We have experienced five cases of intraoperative fracture of the tibia assoicated with removal of ACE interlocking tibial nail. All fractures occured in young patients whose ages ranged from eighteen to twenty-nine years(mean, 24 years). We think the main reason of the fracture was characteristic design of ACE nail such as prominent distal angulation and posterior longitudinal slot. The other factors were age of the patient, material of the nail and timing of removal of the nail. In conclusion, we advise caution in the removal of the ACE reamed interlocking intramedullary tibial nail in young patient.
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