Achieving locked intramedullary fixation of long bone fractures: technology for the developing world

Eighty per cent of severe fractures occur in developing countries. Long bone fractures are treated by conservative methods if proper implants, intraoperative imaging and consistent electricity are lacking. These conservative treatments often result in lifelong disability. Locked intramedullary naili...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International orthopaedics 2012-10, Vol.36 (10), p.2007-2013
Hauptverfasser:	Phillips, Jonathan, Zirkle, Lewis G., Gosselin, Richard A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bone Nails Developing Countries Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - instrumentation Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - methods Fractures, Bone - surgery Health Services Accessibility Humans Medically Underserved Area Medicine Medicine & Public Health Orthopedics Review Review Article Standard of Care Treatment Outcome
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