Removal of the less invasive stabilization system.
The Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS; Synthes; Paoli, PA) is a newly developed locking plate that has been used for fixation of distal femoral supracondylar and proximal tibial fractures. The early clinical results have been encouraging; however, there is little information available on the removal of these implants. Frequent stripping of the locking screws has been found by our group when removal is attempted. Our approach to this problem is described.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH 43614-5807, USA. ggeorgiadis@mco.edu
Gregory M
GM
Georgiadis
Nicholas K
NK
Gove
Andrew D
AD
Smith
Ian P
IP
Rodway
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D004867:Equipment Design; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*