Lateral femoral traction pin entry: risk to the femoral artery and other medial neurovascular structures
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Femoral skeletal traction assists in the reduction and transient stabilization of pelvic, acetabular, hip, and femoral fractures when splinting is ineffective. Traditional teaching has recommended a medial entry site for insertion of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
Online Access: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/4 |