Tibia fracture following removal of the ETN® (Expert Tibia Nail): a case report

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Christian J. Seebauer
Karine M. van Scherpenzeel
Norbert P. Haas
Hermann J. Bail
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[1] Charité,Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery
[2] University Hospital Berlin,undefined
[3] Campus Virchow Clinic,undefined
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Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 2009年 / 129卷
关键词
Tibia; Fracture; Intramedullary nail; Implant removal; Complication;
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We report on a patient who sustained a fracture of the tibial shaft during the removal of the newest type of an intramedullary nail (Expert Tibia Nail, Synthes®). In this case report, we discuss the causes of this complication and possible ways to prevent this.
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页码:949 / 953
页数:4
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