Early outcome of interlocking intramedullary nailing of infected tibia fracture nonunions: A report of 2 cases

Early outcome of interlocking intramedullary nailing of infected tibia fracture nonunions: A report of 2 cases

Background: Eradication of infection and fracture union are the two major objectives of treatment of infected non unions. Recent studies indicate that locked intramedullary nailing of tibia fracture non unions provide a mechanical environment which enhances fracture healing even in the presence of i...

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Main Authors: O M Shodipo, J A Adeniran, J O Asu-Eze, E Bala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
early outcome
intramedullary nailing
tibia
fracture non unions
Online Access:http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2019;volume=28;issue=4;spage=531;epage=535;aulast=Shodipo;type=0

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