Disassembly of the short version Pugh nail-plate device: an illustrative case.
A case is presented of disassembly of the Pugh nail-plate device. Our recommendations are given for prevention of this occurrence.
Bridge of Earn Hospital, Perth, UK.
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Hadden
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Pumford
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001860:Bone Plates; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography