Efficacy of surface polishing clinically available internal fixation materials for ease of removal

Removal of fracture fixation devices due to symptomatic or asymptomatic reasons is a costly procedure which is further increased when complications are encountered. One of the main difficulties faced by a surgeon is a timely and successful removal of the device due to excessive bone overgrowth. Due...

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Main Author: Hayes, Jessica Susan
Published: Cardiff University 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584394