Refracture of the tibia 6 years after bilateral tibia nail removal in a patient later diagnosed with osteopetrosis

Joost H van Linge1,2, JHJM Gert Bessems1 , P Koen Bos11Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 2Reinier de Grant Gasthuis, Ga Delft, the NetherlandsAbstract: Osteopetrosis is a rare bone disease with a high fracture incidence and a risk for recurrent fractures. We...

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Main Authors: Joost H van Linge, JHJM Gert Bessems, P Koen Bos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010-09-01
Series:Open Access Surgery
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/refracture-of-the-tibia-6-years-after-bilateral-tibia-nail-removal-in--a5182