Surgeons' beliefs and perceptions about removal of orthopaedic implants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The routine removal of orthopaedic fixation devices after fracture healing remains an issue of debate. There are no evidence-based guidelines on this matter, and little is known on surgeons' practice and perceived effectiveness...

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Main Authors: van der Werken Chris, Hanson Beate, Stengel Dirk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/73