Intramedullary screw fixation with bone autografting to treat proximal fifth metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal fracture in athletes: a case series
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Delayed unions or refractures are not rare following surgical treatment for proximal fifth metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal fractures. Intramedullary screw fixation with bone autografting has the potential to resolve the issue. The...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-07-01
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| Series: | Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/4/1/25 |