Rates of Pin Site Infection during Distraction Osteogenesis Based on Monthly Observations: A Pilot Study
Purpose. To assess the monthly rates of infection of individual pin sites in 7 patients during distraction osteogenesis. Methods. Five men and 2 women aged 15 to 35 (mean, 23) years underwent distraction osteogenesis for 8 tibias using the Ilizarov ring external fixator or Taylor Spatial Frame. Pati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901202000209 |