Removal of Broken Retrograde Rush Rod from Tibia: A Technical Tip
Surgical Technique | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | May-August 2026 | Page: 47-49 | Tariq Mir, Anoop Mavila
DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2026.v12.i02.284
Open Access License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2026; The Author(s).
Submitted: 14/04/2026; Reviewed: 07/05/2026; Accepted: 11/06/2026; Published: 10/08/2026
Authors: Tariq Mir [1], Anoop Mavila [1]
[1] Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics Unit, Paras Health, Durganag, Dalgate, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Tariq Altaf Mir,
Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics Unit, Paras Health, Durganag, Dalgate, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
E-mail: mirtariqaltaf@gmail.com
Abstract
Broken rush rods within the tibia present a challenging scenario for orthopedic surgeons, particularly when the retrograde inserted nails break at the ankle or distal tibial level, and the distal fragment remains embedded with the tibial canal. This technical tip outlines a practical and reproducible method for the removal of a broken rush rod using minimally invasive principles and avoiding iatrogenic complications.
Keywords: Broken rush rod, tibia.
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| How to Cite this Article: Mir T, Mavila A | Removal of Broken Retrograde Rush Rod from Tibia: A Technical Tip | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2026; 12(2): 47-49. |
