The surgical efficiency of Kirschner wire sleeve-assisted removal of elastic intramedullary nails: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elastic intramedullary nails (ESIN) are widely used for pediatric fractures; however, their removal poses technical challenges. Currently, there are limited reports on improvements in ESIN removal techniques. This study aimed to explore the clinical efficacy of Kirschner Wire (K-wire) sleeve-assisted ESIN removal surgery and to provide new references for ESIN extraction in orthopedic surgery.

Methods

This retrospective study included 32 patients who underwent ESIN removal surgery at our hospital between October 2020 and July 2024. Patients were retrospectively assigned to two groups based on surgical method: the conventional instrument removal group and the K-wire cannula-assisted removal group. The efficacy of K-wire sleeve-assisted ESIN removal surgery was then

SUBMITTER: Lin XT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12894239 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature