Femoral diaphyseal fractures in young adults: Predictors of complications

Femoral diaphyseal fractures in young adults: Predictors of complications

Background: Intramedullary nailing is an accepted method of management for femoral diaphyseal fractures. There are, however, risks associated with surgery such as nonunion, infection, and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Objectives: Our objective was to identify independent predictors of complications...

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Main Authors: Nicholas David Clement, Nick J. A. Beresford-Cleary, A. Hamish R. W. Simpson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Archives of Trauma Research
Subjects:
femur
fracture
high energy
nonunion
risks
venous thromboembolism
Online Access:http://www.archtrauma.com/article.asp?issn=2251-953X;year=2017;volume=6;issue=3;spage=20;epage=24;aulast=Clement

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