Application of monorail fixator for femoral gap nonunion
【Abstract】Difficult femoral nonunion takes account of infective nonunion and aseptic gap nonunion. Limb length discrepancy and nonunion need to be tackled simultaneously. Conventionally Ilizarov ring fixator is in vogue but it has some limitations. To overcome these, monorail fixator is an eff...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-07-01
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| Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/553 |
| Summary: | 【Abstract】Difficult femoral nonunion takes
account of infective nonunion and aseptic gap nonunion. Limb length discrepancy and nonunion need to be tackled
simultaneously. Conventionally Ilizarov ring fixator is in vogue but it has some limitations. To overcome these,
monorail fixator is an effective alternative. Persistent good results can be obtained if we can get a perfect anatomical alignment and good regeneration.
Key words: Femur; Ilizarov technique; External fixators |
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| ISSN: | 1008-1275 |