Fracture On Removal Of The Ace Tibial Nail

Masayuki Takakuwa, Makiko Funakoshi, Kimihide Ishizaki, Takesi Aono, H Hamaguchi

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume · 1997 · 40 citations · 0 references

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We report four patients who sustained secondary fractures of the posterior wall of the tibial shaft during the removal of one pattern of intramedullary nail after fracture healing. The cause of this complication is discussed.