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European Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Published in: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology 1-2/2011

01-07-2011 | Original Article

Innovative technique for extraction of a Kuntscher nail penetrating into the knee joint

Authors: Roop Singh, Ramchander Siwach, Rajesh Rohilla, Kiranpreet Kaur

Published in: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 1-2/2011

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Abstract

The authors present a technique for transtrochanteric removal of distally migrated Kuntscher nail with penetration into the knee joint using Schanz screw and T-handle. The technique is simple, does not require special equipment, and avoids opening the knee joint.
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Metadata
Title
Innovative technique for extraction of a Kuntscher nail penetrating into the knee joint
Authors
Roop Singh
Ramchander Siwach
Rajesh Rohilla
Kiranpreet Kaur
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 1-2/2011
Print ISSN: 1867-4569
Electronic ISSN: 1867-4577
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12570-011-0048-8

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