External fixation versus elastic stable intramedullary nailing in the treatment of open tibial shaft fractures in children
Abstract Introduction External fixator (EF) is a popular choice for open tibial fractures, but pin tract infection (PTI) and refracture are common complications. Elastic stable intramedullary nail (ESIN) has been reported in the treatment for open tibial fractures. This study aims to compare the cli...
Main Authors: | Pan Hong, Saroj Rai, Xin Tang, Ruikang Liu, Jin Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02679-w |
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