
Jumbo Cutter for Removal of A Bent Femoral Interlocking Nail: A Cost Effective Method
Author(s) -
Manjeet Singh Dhanda
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13824.6055
Subject(s) - bent molecular geometry , intramedullary rod , interlocking , nail (fastener) , femoral canal , surgery , orthodontics , medicine , engineering , structural engineering , femur
Closed diaphyseal femoral shaft fractures can be treated with multiple surgical options. It is more challenging to remove a bent nail than a broken one because it is difficult to retrieve the bent nail through the intramedullary canal. Various authors have published their techniques for removal of bent femoral interlocking nail. This article describes a simple technique using Jumbo cutter for sectioning and removal of bent interlocking nail. This technique will help orthopaedic surgeons to remove bent nail without using any specialised metal cutting instruments.