ArticleTrauma case reports2021
Technical note on the removal of a "cold-welded" lag screw from a Trigen Meta-Tan nail.
Article in Trauma case reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 6 papers.
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- Systematic Review of Incidence of Cold-Welding Phenomenon in Use of Implants for Fracture Fixation and Collation of Removal Techniques.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Removal of a 'cold-welded' femoral head lag screw in a nail combination.BMJ case reports · 2025Article
- Technical Note in Case Series a Novel Recent Technique for the Removal of Broken PFNA-II Blade in Intertrochanteric Fractures is a Technical Challenge.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
- Removal of a broken Kuntscher intramedullary nail for a femoral diaphyseal nonunion 17 years after injury.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Bisphosphonate-Related Atypical Femoral Fractures in Patients with Autoimmune Disease Treated with Glucocorticoids: Surgical Results for 20 Limbs.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Total Hip Arthroplasty After Proximal Femoral Nailing: Preoperative Preparation and Intraoperative Surgical Techniques.Arthroplasty today · 2023Article
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- Erratum issued
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Intramedullary or cephalomedullary nail removal often is performed during nonunion reoperations. We have experienced a rare case in which it was difficult to remove the lag screw of the antegrade intramedullary nail, requiring a large amount of force to be applied over a long period. Removal of the lag screw is essential for removal of the nail and subsequent revision surgery. In our case, the lag screw could be removed only by cutting the screw with a carbide drill. For cases in which the nail and lag screw are firmly fixed, surgeons should prepare for the possibility of their separation using a carbide drill. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images.
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