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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 53-55 |
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Spontaneous extrusion of a distally migrated Küntscher intramedullary nail from the left femur through a sinus over the knee joint
Chima C Ihegihu1, Ebere Y Ihegihu2
1 Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
2 Department of Physiotherapy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Chima C Ihegihu
Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, P. O. Box 2333, Nnewi, Anambra State
Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/1116-5898.149604
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Migration of femoral Küntscher intramedullary nail (K-nail) proximally or distally within the femoral medullary cavity is a well-known documented complication, but spontaneous extrusion of a distally migrated K-nail through a sinus is a complication which has not been previously reported in the literature. This is the case report of a 32-year-old woman who presented with spontaneous extrusion of a Küntscher nail 6 years postinsertion. The underlying etiology and pathogenesis of the extrusion is subject to controversy and speculation. Infection and delayed union with shortening are etiological possibilities. Faulty selection of K-nail size: Loose fitting nail, disuse osteoporosis, and premature weight bearing may also be contributory factors. |
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