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Prophylactic Intramedullary Rodding Following Femoral Lengthening in Congenital Deficiency of the Femur

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics"

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