Abstract
Patients with hypertrophic and oligotrophic nonunion of the femoral diaphysis associated with plate failure can be treated by Ilizarov external fixation without plate removal. Advantages of this technique include a lack of damage to the blood supply and simultaneous deformity correction.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bone Plates / adverse effects*
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Bone Screws / adverse effects*
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Device Removal
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Female
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Femoral Fractures / complications*
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Femoral Fractures / surgery*
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Fractures, Malunited / etiology*
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Fractures, Malunited / surgery*
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Humans
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Ilizarov Technique*
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Male
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Prosthesis Failure
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Treatment Failure
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Treatment Outcome
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Young Adult