Surface polishing positively influences ease of plate and screw removal
Difficulties removing temporary fracture fixation devices due to excessive bony on-growth results in extended surgical time leading to excessive blood loss, debris contamination and potentially refracture. Commercially available locking plates and screws are manufactured for clinics with a micro-rou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2010-02-01
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| Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol019/pdf/v019a12.pdf |