Removal of a broken locking screw from the intramedullary canal using a sliding knot

J Trauma. 2006 Dec;61(6):1554-5. doi: 10.1097/01.ta.0000215418.54261.90.

Abstract

A locking screw lost in the intramedullary canal during extraction of an intramedullary nail is not an uncommon problem. This report describes a simple procedure using sliding wire knot and an Ender nail for removing a broken locking screw from the intramedullary canal. This method allows the easy removal of a broken locking screw from the intramedullary canal without a special instrument.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Screws*
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / instrumentation*
  • Humans