The effect of muscle contusion on cortical bone and muscle perfusion following reamed, intramedullary nailing: a novel canine tibia fracture model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Management of tibial fractures associated with soft tissue injury remains controversial. Previous studies have assessed perfusion of the fractured tibia and surrounding soft tissues in the setting of a normal soft tissue envelope. Th...

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Main Authors: Zdero Rad, Hupel Thomas, Koo Henry, Tov Alexei, Schemitsch Emil H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/89