Alternative Use of the Ilizarov Apparatus Set in Case of Complications During Intramedullary Nail Removal

• DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00030
• Publication Date: 2021-04-21T12:38:29Z
• Authors: Emiliano Malagoli; Alexander Kirienko; Marco Luigi Maria...; Valeria Peschiera; Giovanni Lucchesi
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Humans; Femur; Ilizarov Technique; Bone Nails; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; 3. Good health

Case: We present 2 case reports: the first, a diaphyseal fracture of humerus treated with Marchetti nail resulting in nonunion 2017. The second, femur Kuntscher 1989. A gunshot injury to that 2014 evolved and displacement. In both cases, old nails were removed by using pieces Ilizarov apparatus. Conclusions: complications, versatility apparatus allows us connect intramedullary element universal extraction system; it proves itself be an excellent cost-effective system.