Lengthening over nails using the double plate system ONAS-DPS
Stable insertion of large Schanz screws behind an intramedullary (IM) nail when lengthening over nails (LON) may be difficult due to the limited bone stock. Additionally, the highly probable contact between the screws and IM nail (which is difficult to avoid) increases the likelihood of infection sp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2016-01-01
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| Series: | SICOT-J |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2015040 |