Prophylactic Intramedullary Rodding Following Femoral Lengthening in Congenital Deficiency of the Femur
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000694
Abstract: Introduction: Femoral fracture after lengthening of congenital femoral deficiency (CFD) is a common complication with a high incidence, up to 50%. The purpose of this study is to determine whether prophylactic intramedullary Rush rodding after… read more here.
Keywords: intramedullary rodding; fracture; prophylactic intramedullary; lengthening congenital ... See more keywords
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia: Results of circular external fixation treatment with intramedullary rodding and periosteal grafting technique.
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DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.03.26
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study investigated the clinical and functional results of treating congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) using the combined techniques of hamartoma resection, periosteal grafting, circular external fixator application, and intramedullary rodding. METHODS The… read more here.
Keywords: circular external; intramedullary rodding; congenital pseudarthrosis; treatment ... See more keywords