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Innovative technique for extraction of a Kuntscher nail penetrating into the knee joint

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The authors present a technique for transtrochanteric removal of distally migrated Kuntscher nail with penetration into the knee joint using Schanz screw and T-handle. The technique is simple, does not require special equipment, and avoids opening the knee joint.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, 124001, Haryana, India

    Roop Singh, Ramchander Siwach & Rajesh Rohilla

  2. Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, 124001, Haryana, India

    Kiranpreet Kaur

  3. 52/9J, Medical Enclave, PGIMS, Rohtak, 124001, Haryana, India

    Roop Singh

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Singh, R., Siwach, R., Rohilla, R. et al. Innovative technique for extraction of a Kuntscher nail penetrating into the knee joint. Eur Orthop Traumatol 2, 51–53 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12570-011-0048-8

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