Abstract
Although tibia metaphyseal nonunion is rare, its treatment is often complex. The merits of related management techniques are discussed. These techniques include: intramedullary nailing, fine wire fixation, and blade plate reconstruction, which is the method preferred by the authors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 725-735 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Foot and Ankle Clinics |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Distal
- Malunions
- Nonunions
- Tibia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine