Treatment of tibial bone defects caused by infection: a retrospective comparative study of bone transport using a combined technique of unilateral external fixation over an intramedullary nail versus circular external fixation over an intramedullary nail

Abstract Background The purpose of the study was to assess and compare the clinical efficacy of bone transport with either circular or unilateral external fixators over an intramedullary nail in the treatment of tibial bone defects caused by infection. Methods Between May 2010 and January 2019, clin...

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Main Authors: Xiayimaierdan Maimaiti, Kai Liu, Aihemaitijiang Yusufu, Zengru Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07377-2