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Tibia fracture following removal of the ETN® (Expert Tibia Nail): a case report

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We report on a patient who sustained a fracture of the tibial shaft during the removal of the newest type of an intramedullary nail (Expert Tibia Nail, Synthes®). In this case report, we discuss the causes of this complication and possible ways to prevent this.

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  1. Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité, University Hospital Berlin, Campus Virchow Clinic, Augustenburgerplatz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany

    Christian J. Seebauer, Karine M. van Scherpenzeel, Norbert P. Haas & Hermann J. Bail

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Seebauer, C.J., van Scherpenzeel, K.M., Haas, N.P. et al. Tibia fracture following removal of the ETN® (Expert Tibia Nail): a case report. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129, 949–953 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0805-5

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