Femoral lengthening and deformity correction using the Fitbone motorized lengthening nail
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Femoral lengthening and deformity correction using the Fitbone motorized lengthening nail
BACKGROUND This study reports our results with retrograde Fitbone insertion in patients with femoral shortening and deformity. We also present our experience regarding the benefits, complications, and factors associated with complications of the Fitbone technique. METHODS Twelve males and ten females had femoral shortening and deformities treated using the retrograde Fitbone technique between...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic Science
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0949-2658
DOI: 10.1007/s00776-014-0659-3