Femoral shaft fractures: mechanisms, patterns and associated injuries in Makurdi, Nigeria
Context: The femur is the strongest and longest bone in the body but is frequently fractured in high energy trauma. Femoral shaft fractures are commonly associated with multiple system injury which may be missed during initial assessment. Methods: A four year retrospective study was conducted...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Ibom Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/148 |