title: A simple method for removal of the distal segment of a broken femoral intramedullary nail: a case report.
abstract: We report a method for removing the distal segment of a broken locked intramedullary nail secondary to nonunion of the femur following radiotherapy for fibromatosis. A Kirschner wire with one tip fashioned into a hook was used to remove the distal segment without opening with the nonunion site. Details of the procedure are described.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Broken intramedullary nail, removal of distal segment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Kl
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Pr
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Reuben