Factors predicting failure of internal fixations of fractures of the lower limbs: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background We assessed predictive factors of patients with fractures of the lower extremities caused by trauma. We examined which factors are associated with an increased risk of failure. Furthermore, the predictive factors were set into context with other long-term outcomes, concrete pain...

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Main Authors: Barbara Prediger, Thorsten Tjardes, Christian Probst, Anahieta Heu-Parvaresch, Angelina Glatt, Dominique Rodil dos Anjos, Bertil Bouillon, Tim Mathes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04688-6