A Narrative Review on Avulsion Fractures of the Upper and Lower Limbs
Avulsion fractures compromise function and movement at the affected joint. If left untreated, it can lead to deformity, nonunion, malunion, pain, and disability. The purpose of this review was to identify and describe the epidemiology and available treatment options for common avulsion fractures of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-10-01
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Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1179544118809050 |