Sequential management of tibial fractures using a temporary unicortical external fixator

Sequential management of tibial fractures using a temporary unicortical external fixator

Introduction: The development of damage control orthopedics (DCO) procedures has led to the development of temporary unicortical external fixators (TUEFs) intended to limit deep infectious complications and facilitate early conversion to internal fixation. Methods: A retrospective study was conducte...

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Main Authors: Russo Anne-Pauline, Caubere Alexandre, Ghabi Ammar, Grosset Antoine, Mangin Philippe, Rigal Sylvain, Mathieu Laurent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:SICOT-J
Subjects:
Damage control orthopedics
Open tibial fracture
Unicortical external fixator
Intramedullary nailing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2018035

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https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2018035

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