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Technical note

Technique of extracting a compression intramedullary nail that preserves knee arthrodesis

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Pages 378-379 | Received 22 Jan 2010, Accepted 11 Mar 2011, Published online: 11 May 2011

Figures & data

Figure 1. A. 8 months after fusion. B. 1 month after nail removal.

Figure 1. A. 8 months after fusion. B. 1 month after nail removal.

Figure 2. A. Reopening of osteotomy of the original anterior bony window. B. Removal of the locking nut. C. Direction of anterior sloping extension of anterior window osteotomy in the tibia to allow extraction. D. Use of a high-speed power metal cutting disc to cut the nail at the appropriate angle. E. Extraction of the distal tibial portion after telescoping into femoral canal and then angling out.

Figure 2. A. Reopening of osteotomy of the original anterior bony window. B. Removal of the locking nut. C. Direction of anterior sloping extension of anterior window osteotomy in the tibia to allow extraction. D. Use of a high-speed power metal cutting disc to cut the nail at the appropriate angle. E. Extraction of the distal tibial portion after telescoping into femoral canal and then angling out.