Tibia fracture following removal of the ETN (Expert Tibia Nail): a case report

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2009 Jul;129(7):949-53. doi: 10.1007/s00402-008-0805-5. Epub 2009 Jan 14.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Nails*
  • Device Removal / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Tibial Fractures / etiology*