Does Open Reduction in Intramedullary Nailing of Femur Shaft Fractures Adversely Affect the Outcome? A Retrospective Study
Aim. This study aims to assess the results of open versus closed reduction in intramedullary nailing for femoral fractures and whether it delays union, predisposes to nonunion, or increases the rate of infection. Materials and Methods. A retrospective review of all adult patients with isolated femor...
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Main Authors: | Syed Imran Ghouri, Abduljabbar Alhammoud, Mohammed Mubarak Alkhayarin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7583204 |
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