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  • Title: Removal of broken long gamma nail: a modified guide wires technique.
    Author: Riansuwan K, Carter C, Nercessian O.
    Journal: J Trauma; 2008 Feb; 64(2):517-9. PubMed ID: 18301225.
    Abstract:
    We report a simple alternative procedure, modified ball-tipped guide wires technique, to remove a broken long gamma nail at the level of lag screw hole which is detected during a removal procedure. The fragment retained in the medullary canal was successfully removed without complication.
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