A Revised Protocol for More Clearly Classifying a Nonunion
Classifying a nonunion solely on the extent of callus formation on a radiograph is insufficient. We have conducted a study with a revised protocol to classify a nonunion more clearly, which uses both radiographic observation and fixation stability. 47 consecutive femoral shaft nonunions were studied...
Main Authors: | Chi-Chuan Wu, Wen-Jer Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2000-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900000800109 |
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