The economic impact of infection and/or nonunion on long-bone shaft fractures: a systematic review

The economic impact of infection and/or nonunion on long-bone shaft fractures: a systematic review

Abstract. Background:. Long-bone fractures are a major cause of morbidity worldwide. These injuries are often complicated by infection or nonunion, which significantly affect patient quality of life and economic costs. Although studies have quantified the impact of these fractures, there is not a co...

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Main Authors: Michael J. Flores, MD, Kelsey E. Brown, MD, Jamieson M. O'Marr, MD, Babapelumi Adejuyigbe, BS, Patricia Rodarte, BS, Francisco Gomez-Alvarado, BS, Kelechi Nwachuku, MD, Mayur Urva, MD, David Shearer, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2024-09-01
Series:OTA International
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000337

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