Proximal tibial replacement with megaprosthesis in the setting of proximal tibial nonunion: A case report
Background: Fracture nonunion is a major concern among an orthopaedic patient population, especially in those who have sustained traumatic fractures involving the tibia. Strong risk factors for nonunion include age, smoking history, and a poor diet. The incidence of nonunion also increases with each...
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| Main Authors: | Ellen Lutnick, Noah M. Braun, Evgeny Dyskin, Mary Bayers-Thering |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644024001109 |
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