Ilizarov External Fixation Without Removal of Plate or Screws: Effect on Hypertrophic and Oligotrophic Nonunion of the Femoral Shaft With Plate Failure

Patients with hypertrophic and oligotrophic nonunion of the femoral diaphysis associated with plate failure can be treated by Ilizarov external fixation without plate removal. Advantages of this technique include a lack of damage to the blood supply and simultaneous deformity correction.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of orthopaedic trauma 2012-08, Vol.26 (8), p.e123-e128
Hauptverfasser:	Basbozkurt, Mustafa, Kurklu, Mustafa, Yurttas, Yuksel, Demiralp, Bahtiyar, Koca, Kenan, Kilic, Cenk, Yildiz, Cemil
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Bone Plates - adverse effects Bone Screws - adverse effects Device Removal Female Femoral Fractures - complications Femoral Fractures - surgery Fractures, Malunited - etiology Fractures, Malunited - surgery Humans Ilizarov Technique Male Prosthesis Failure Treatment Failure Treatment Outcome Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Patients with hypertrophic and oligotrophic nonunion of the femoral diaphysis associated with plate failure can be treated by Ilizarov external fixation without plate removal. Advantages of this technique include a lack of damage to the blood supply and simultaneous deformity correction.
ISSN:	0890-5339 1531-2291
DOI:	10.1097/BOT.0b013e318238bea7