Thermal necrosis complicating reamed intramedullary nailing of a closed tibial diaphysis fracture: a case report.
A case report of thermal necrosis of the tibia after reamed intramedullary nailing is presented. Given the consequences of this complication, the proper use of reaming technique and equipment is emphasized.
Saldua
Nelson S
NS
Orthopaedic Department, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA 92134, USA. nelson.saldua@med.navy.mil
Kuhn
Kevin M
KM
Mazurek
Michael T
MT
D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018483:Diaphyses / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult