| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9354958 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A combination of intramedullary nailing and external fixation produces callus formation as good as that obtained by the standard Ilizarov method of lengthening. Furthermore, this combined procedure decreases the external fixation time and is associated with fewer complications.
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Authors
Koji Watanabe, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya, Keisuke Sakurakichi, Norio Yamamoto, Tamon Kabata, Katsuro Tomita,