PMC8169262_01
(a), (b) AP and lateral radiographs demonstrating the 3.2 mm Fassier-Duval rod in place with slight bending in the coronal plane.
CRIPE2021-9982289.001.jpg
PMC8169262_01_CRIPE2021-9982289.001.jpg
fig1
Given the recent left femur fracture and right-sided rod deformity as shown in Figure 1, the decision was made to expedite the surgery prior to the right-sided rod requiring an osteotomy to revise.
Lateral of the right femur demonstrating the fractured portion of the male retrieval shaft attached to the male rod.
CRIPE2021-9982289.002.jpg
PMC8169262_01_CRIPE2021-9982289.002.jpg
fig2
At this point, the male retriever shaft fractured inside the femoral canal with the locking portion of the shaft still attached to the male rod as shown in Figure 2.
Gross picture of the 6.4 mm male rod retriever cannulated over the fractured 3.2 mm male rod retriever locking mechanism with a small portion protruding.
CRIPE2021-9982289.003.jpg
PMC8169262_01_CRIPE2021-9982289.003.jpg
fig3
Figure 3. Following the successful removal of the rod, a larger 4 mm FDR was placed in the appropriate position as shown in Figure 4.
(a)-(c) AP and lateral radiographs of the 4 mm Fassier-Duval rod in place following removal of the fractured 3.2 mm male retrieval shaft and rod.
CRIPE2021-9982289.004.jpg
PMC8169262_01_CRIPE2021-9982289.004.jpg
fig4
Figure 3. Following the successful removal of the rod, a larger 4 mm FDR was placed in the appropriate position as shown in Figure 4.