Open intramedullary nailing for segmental long bone fractures: An effective alternative in a resource-restricted environment

Background: Closed, locked intramedullary nailing has been accepted as the gold standard in the care of femoral fractures, with reported union rates as high as 98-100%. Closed, locked intramedullary nailing often requires expensive equipment which is a challenge in developing countries. Segmental lo...

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Main Authors: Olasunkanmi M Babalola, Gbadebo Hakeem Ibraheem, Bola A Ahmed, Ayokunle Olawepo, Samuel B Agaja, Adebowale Adeniyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2016;volume=22;issue=2;spage=90;epage=95;aulast=