Abstract
The difficulties that were encountered during removal of a fluted intramedullary femoral rod from six patients were reviewed. The mechanisms of failure included metal breakage at three different locations along the rod or the rod extractor. Three of the six rods were left in place due to difficulties in removal. The design of the fluted intramedullary rod appears to be the main cause of the problem.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Equipment Design
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Equipment Failure
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Femoral Fractures / complications
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Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Femoral Fractures / surgery*
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Femur / diagnostic imaging
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Femur / surgery
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / instrumentation*
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Humans
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Male
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Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
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Radiography
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Reoperation
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Time Factors