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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Main Authors: Yoshihiro Katsuura, Warren E. Gardner, II
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-04-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235264401730016X