Intramedullary reamer failure in orthopaedic surgery: Two case reports and practical recommendations for prevention
Intramedullary reaming has been proven to be a safe and effective method for enhancing the union rates of long bone fractures. However, there is a risk of equipment failure, which can lead to severe complications. We present two cases of reamer failure during femoral nailing which illustrate the rar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644023001085 |