Nonunion and shortening after femoral fracture treated with one-stage lengthening using locked nailing technique: Good results in 48/51 patients
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679909000954Abstract
We report on 56 consecutive aseptic femoral shaft nonunions with shortening, which were treated with local debridement, skeletal traction, a spine-spreader aiding lengthening, static locked nail stabilization and corticocancellous bone grafting. 51 patients were followed for 2 (1-4) years and 48 achieved a solid union. The median period to bony union was 4 (3-8) months and lengthening achieved was 2.8 (1.5-4.5) cm. 3 patients had nonunion, 2 without implant failure and 1 with implant failure. However, all 3 healed after reoperation. There was no neurovascular injury or deep infection.Downloads
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1999-01-01
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Wu, C.-C., Shih, C.-H., & Chen, W.-J. (1999). Nonunion and shortening after femoral fracture treated with one-stage lengthening using locked nailing technique: Good results in 48/51 patients. Acta Orthopaedica, 70(1), 33–36. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679909000954
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