Early Failure of the Paragon28 Phantom Hindfoot Fusion Nail: A Case Report.

Elizabeth M FriedmannMichael L SimsNaveen PattisapuClayton C Bettin

Published in: JBJS case connector (2021)

It is important for surgeons to understand that the proximal coil in the Phantom nail should not be considered part of the working length of the nail and may introduce a stress riser that may lead to early implant failure.

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