One-stage Versus Two-stage Reduction of Malunited Femoral Fracture with Shortening
Reduction of a malunited femoral diaphyseal fracture can be achieved by osteotomy and immediate internal fixation or gradual skeletal traction followed by delayed internal fixation. We retrospectively reviewed 27 patients with malunited and shortened femur. Nine patients with mean shortening of 4.7...
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Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2007-05-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://morthoj.org/2007v1n1/reduction_malunited.pdf |