Abstract
Proximal femoral nail antirotation - II (PFNA- II) is a common treatment for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly. Removing PFNA is difficult in rare circumstances due to blade head stripping or breaking. In this article, we endeavored to explain an easy methodology that can be utilized to remove stripped, damaged anti-rotation blades for which few had been formulated but other procedures have failed. In four cases, one case is discussed 15 months following the prior fixation; the individual underwent PFNA removal surgery for a broken implant causing pain. We had trouble removing the anti-rotation blade with the standard equipment. The procedure assisted us in removing the anti-rotation blade and provided a favorable outcome for the patient. The insertion of a DHS guide wire with a coupling screw for inserting DHS screw in conjunction with a proximal femoral anti-rotation blade may be a cost-effective and simple approach to dealing with extraction failure.
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