Paediatric infected non-union of an open femoral diaphyseal fracture: the role of temporary locking plate and bone graft substitute
Chronic osteomyelitis is a complication of open fractures in children especially in rural areas. It is difficult to treat, and it may lead to infected non-union. We present a case of an open fracture Gustillo-Anderson grade IIIa complicated with chronic osteomyelitis. He presented with non-union six...
Main Authors: | Kow, Ren Yi, Ab Rahman, Zamri, Chooi, Leng Low, Mor Japar Khan, Ed Simor Khan, Jaya Kumar, Ruben |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Crimson Publishers
2018
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/64153/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/64153/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/64153/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/64153/1/64153_Paediatric%20Infected%20Non-union.pdf |
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