Journal article
Secondary intramedullary nailing after distraction osteogenesis30 patients followed for 2–12 years
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is no consensus about replacement of an external fixator by reamed intramedullary nailing in fracture cases.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We evaluated the outcome in 30 patients (33 segments) of secondary intramedullary nailing during the consolidation phase after callus distraction using an external device. The main reasons for nailing were docking site nonunion (17 patients), angular deformity or fracture of the lengthened area (8 …
Authors
Lambiris E; Papadopoulos A; Karabasi A; Karageorgos A
Journal
Acta Orthopaedica, Vol. 75, No. 4, pp. 481–486
Publisher
MJS Publishing, Medical Journals Sweden AB
Publication Date
January 2004
DOI
10.1080/00016470410001286-1
ISSN
1745-3674