Management of infected non-union of subtrochanteric fracture: Two cases
Infected non-union of subtrochanteric fractures is challenging to treat. We experienced two cases and had good clinical results. Treatment strategy comprised debridement without hesitation after considering later limb lengthening; insertion of the proximal lateral bone edge spike into the distal bon...
Main Authors: | Tomohiro Saito, Tomohiro Matsumura, Mitsuharu Nakashima, Katsushi Takeshita |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-04-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644020300170 |
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