Fracture fixation strategy and specific muscle tissue availability of neutrophilic granulocytes following mono- and polytrauma: intramedullary nailing vs. external fixation of femoral fractures

Abstract Background In the stabilization of femoral fractures in mono- and polytrauma, clinical practice has shown better care through intramedullary nailing. However, the reason why this is the case is not fully understood. In addition to concomitant injuries, the immunological aspect is increasing...

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Main Authors: Johannes Greven, Klemens Horst, Zhi Qiao, Felix Marius Bläsius, Ümit Mert, Michel Paul Johan Teuben, Nils Hendrik Becker, Roman Pfeifer, Hans-Christoph Pape, Frank Hildebrand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-020-00461-y