EVALUATION OF AO EXTERNAL FIXATOR IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OPEN DIAPHYSIAL FRACTURE OF TIBIA GUSTILO TYPE IIIA AND IIIB
Background: Initial management by external fixation is well-established but high incidence of pin tract infections, thermal necrosis of bone and potential of mal-union and non-union are the main complications. This study was conducted to evaluate the result of AO external fixator in open diaphysial...
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| Language: | English |
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Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/1183 |