Distraction Osteogenesis Using a Monolateral External Fixator for Infected Non-Union of the Femur with Bone Loss
Purpose. To review records of 15 patients who underwent distraction osteogenesis/bone transport using a monolateral external fixator for infected nonunion of the femoral shaft. Methods. 13 men and 2 women aged 18 to 47 years underwent adequate debridement and resection of nonviable bone, followed by...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901202000210 |