A technique to prevent Ender nail back-out.
Ender nails are advantageous in the treatment of certain fractures; however, inadequate fixation and back-out are frequent complications. This article presents a simple looping technique that prevents Ender nail back-out.
Yadav
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Department of Orthopedics, Paraplegia and Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Marya
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D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery