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Hassan R Mir1, Christina L Boulton, George V Russell
1Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.
Abstract:
It can be challenging for surgeons to obtain proper alignment and to create stable constructs for the maintenance of many lower extremity fractures until union is achieved. Whether lower extremity fractures are treated with plates and screws or intramedullary nails, there are numerous pearls that may help surgeons deal with these difficult injuries. Various intraoperative techniques can be used for lower extremity fracture reduction and stabilization. The use of several reduction tools, tips, and tricks may facilitate the care of lower extremity fractures and, subsequently, improve patient outcomes.
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