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Reamed intramedullary exchange nailing: treatment of choice of aseptic femoral shaft nonunion.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Hierholzer, Christian; Glowalla, Claudio; Herrler, Michael; von Rüden, Christian; Hungerer, Sven; Bühren, Volker; Friederichs, Jan
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate a standardized method of treatment of femoral nonunion of the isthmal femur excluding non-united metaphyseal fractures.Between 2003 and 2010, 72 consecutive patients with nonunion of the femoral shaft were operated using a standardized protocol in our trauma department and followed up for successful union and functional result.Osseous healing was observed in 71 patients (98%). Only one patient was lacking bone healing following a time period of 24 months aft...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Orthop Surg Res
Year:
2014
Journal volume:
9
Pages contribution:
88
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1186/s13018-014-0088-1
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25300373
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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