The Role of Implant Removal in Orthopedic Trauma
| Autor: | Michael J. Beebe, Eric A. Barcak, John C. Weinlein |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
030222 orthopedics
business.industry Dentistry 030208 emergency & critical care medicine Osseointegration Implant removal Internal Fixators 03 medical and health sciences Orthopedic trauma Fracture Fixation Internal Fractures Bone 0302 clinical medicine Postoperative Complications Medicine Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine business Device Removal |
| Zdroj: | The Orthopedic clinics of North America. 49(1) |
| ISSN: | 1558-1373 |
| Popis: | Although implant removal is common after orthopedic trauma, indications for removal remain controversial. There are few data in the literature to allow evidence-based decision-making. The risk of complications from implant removal must be weighed against the possible benefits and the likelihood of improving the patient's symptoms. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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