Femoral Reconstruction Using External Fixation

Background. The use of an external fixator for the purpose of distraction osteogenesis has been applied to a wide range of orthopedic problems caused by such diverse etiologies as congenital disease, metabolic conditions, infections, traumatic injuries, and congenital short stature. The purpose of...

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Main Authors: Palatnik, Yevgeniy, Rozbruch, S. Robert
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: SAGE-Hindawi Access to Research 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3170833/