Information obtained from patients after hardware removed
| Hardware removed | Postremoval pain score 0–10 | % positive response | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptoms improved | Would have IMN removed again | ||
| Locking bolt | 4.1 | 71.4 (5/7) | 85.7 (6/7) |
| Entire IMN | 3.9 | 88.0 (8/11) | 88.0 (8/11) |
| Overall | 4.0 | 72.2 (13/18) | 77.8 (14/18) |
IMN = intramedullary nail.