Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4052734 | Current Orthopaedics | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryDiaphyseal tibial fractures are common and generally heal well. However, non-union is a frequent consequence, can require prolonged treatment with unpredictable results and lead to chronic disability. This article describes the management of non-unions and provides an algorithm for current management techniques including the challenges of bone loss, deformity and infection and an overview of the role of biological augments in non-union surgery.
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Authors
Elizabeth Moulder, Hemant K. Sharma,