Open AccessComplications in Elective Removal of 271 Bone Lengthening Nails (FITBONE, PRECICE and STRYDE)
Author(s) -
Markus Winther Frost,
Søren Kold,
Ole Rahbek,
Anirejuoritse Bafor,
Molly Duncan,
Christopher Iobst
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction/strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1828-8936
pISSN - 1828-8928
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1529
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , medicine , nail (fastener) , surgery , orthopedic surgery , femur , tibia , complication , retrospective cohort study , metallurgy , materials science
Intramedullary lengthening nails have shown excellent short-term results. The FITBONE and the PRECICE nail are the two most commonly used intramedullary lengthening nails. The manufacturer of each nail recommends the removal of the implant after the completion of the treatment. Despite the need for removal of each nail, the authors are not aware of any prior publications documenting the results of standard intramedullary lengthening nail removal. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the intraoperative and postoperative complications of elective intramedullary lengthening nail removals.