Transection of the anterior tibial artery during minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of the proximal tibia
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) techniques have been developed to protect the blood flow to tissues surrounding fractures and reduce the risk of non-union. Typically, MIPO involves the insertion of a plate through a small incision and fixation with percutaneously applied screws target...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-04-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235264401730016X |