Locking plates for distal femur fractures does an increased working length improve healing?

Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Distal femur locking plates have become a very popular means of internal fixation because of their ability to provide stable distal periarticular fixation. In spite of this enthusiasm however several studies have reported significant pr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koller, Ian M
Other Authors: Maqungo, S
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2844