Tibia fracture following removal of the ETN (Expert Tibia Nail): a case report.
We report on a patient who sustained a fracture of the tibial shaft during the removal of the newest type of an intramedullary nail (Expert Tibia Nail, Synthes. In this case report, we discuss the causes of this complication and possible ways to prevent this.
Seebauer
Christian J
CJ
Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité, University Hospital Berlin, Campus Virchow Clinic, Augustenburgerplatz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
van Scherpenzeel
Karine M
KM
Haas
Norbert P
NP
Bail
Hermann J
HJ
D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000209:etiology*