Complications after intramedullary nail fixation of pathological versus non-pathological femoral shaft fractures: a retrospective cohort study in 233 patients

Abstract Background Postoperative adverse events after intramedullary nailing have been reported in patients with metastatic pathological and non-pathological femoral fractures. Other consequences to be considered are readmission and reoperation. Few studies have compared the risks of postoperative...

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Main Authors: Chirathit Anusitviwat, Khanin Iamthanaporn, Pakjai Tuntarattanapong, Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-021-00304-7