Treatment of open tibial diaphyseal fractures by external fixation combined with limited internal fixation versus simple external fixation: a retrospective cohort study

Treatment of open tibial diaphyseal fractures by external fixation combined with limited internal fixation versus simple external fixation: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The treatment of open tibial shaft fractures is challenging. External fixation (EF) is comparatively safe in treating these open injuries, meanwhile it has the advantages of easy application, minimal additional disruption, and convenient subsequent soft tissue repair. Nevertheles...

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Main Authors: Zi-Chen Hao, Yan Xia, De-Meng Xia, Yun-Tong Zhang, Shuo-Gui Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Open tibial diaphyseal fractures
External fixation
Limited internal fixation
Combined fixation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2679-9

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