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An Intramedullary Locking Nail for Standardized Fixation of Femur Osteotomies to Analyze Normal and Defective Bone Healing in Mice
Published on: November 13, 2016
[Medial migration of lag screw in gamma nailing. Previously unobserved complication]
H Thies1, C von Reinhardstoettner
1Unfallchirurgie, Kreiskrankenhaus, Zwiesel. hthiesdr@t-online.de
Abstract:
We report on a previously unknown complication in gamma nailing osteosynthesis, which is commonly used worldwide. The question about biomechanical reasons for the very untypical kind of dislocation remains unanswered. Practical tips for operative correction are given.
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