Infection Rate of Reamed versus Unreamed Intramedullary Nailing in Open Tibia Fractures
Background: Intramedullary nailing (IM nailing) is the standard of care for the treatment of most diaphyseal lower extremity fractures. A few studies have assessed and compared the infection rate following reamed and unreamed IM nailing in open long bone fractures. In the present study, we attempte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2020-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma |
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| Online Access: | https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/view/156 |