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Bony union times for the femoral and tibial fractures with different fixation methods |
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| Fracture fixation methods |
Number of patients |
Bony union time |
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| Intramedullary nailing – Diaphyseal femur |
20 |
19.1 weeks |
| Dynamic Hip screw – Proximal femur |
5 |
15 weeks |
| Dynamic condylar screw – Distal femur |
4 |
22.5 weeks |
| Intramedullary nailing – Diaphyseal tibia |
20 |
20.8 weeks |
| Buttress plating – Tibial plateau |
3 |
17 weeks |
| External Fixation – Open tibial fracture |
6 |
28 weeks |
Rethnam et al. Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes 2007 1:2 doi:10.1186/1752-2897-1-2 |
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