Treatment of Infected Nonunion of Fracture of the Proximal Third of Tibia Using Ilizarov Ring Fixator: A Case Series
Introduction: Nonunions (NUs) of the fractured proximal third of the tibia are challenging to manage owing to a capacious canal and scarce anterior soft-tissue cover. Infection further complicates the use of internal fixators in such patients. We present a study of 25 cases of infected NU of the pro...
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| Main Authors: | Madhura Sujay Kulkarni, Milind Kulkarni, Ruta Kulkarni |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/jllr/fulltext/2024/10010/treatment_of_infected_nonunion_of_fracture_of_the.4.aspx |
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