Complications of nailing in closed tibial fractures.
Reamed intramedullary nailing was used to treat 102 closed tibial shaft fractures. Although a high rate of union was achieved (98%), we noted a higher incidence of complications than previously reported. Thirty-five (37%) patients exhibited one or more components of malunion. In 17 (18%) patients, f...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1995
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