Fatigue fracture of a tibial interlocking nail.
The interlocking system has recently become a popular mode of treatment for unstable fractures of the tibia. Metal fatigue is an extremely rare complication of the system; this article presents a case of metal failure, and the possible mechanisms.
D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*