Avoiding Complications in the Treatment of Humeral Fractures.

Autor: Anglen, Jeffrey O., Archdeacon, Michael T., Cannada, Lisa K., Herscovici, Jr., Dolfi
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Zdroj: Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume; Jul2008, Vol. 90 Issue 7, p1580-1589, 10p
Abstrakt: The article presents an overview of methods that orthopedic surgeons can use to avoid complications, including the nonunion of the fracture, in the treatment of humeral fractures. A discussion of risk factors for nonunion, and of surgery which can be performed to repair the nonunion of the fracture, is presented.
Databáze: Complementary Index