Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9234252 | Injury | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Closed reduction and k-wire stabilisation is an attractive technique because it is relatively non-invasive compared with plating or external fixation. However, a degree of radial shortening between reduction and fracture union must be anticipated. Fractures reduced inadequately to allow for this loss of radial length, are more likely to malunite. This may compromise functional outcome.
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Authors
Tristan Barton, Charles Chambers, Emma Lane, Gordon Bannister,