Predictors of nonunion for transverse femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing: a SIGN database study
Brett Jones,
Blake Cohoe,
Kelsey Brown
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
Nonunion is a common postfracture complication resulting in decreased quality of life for patients in resource-limited settings. This study aims to determine how age, sex, injury mechanism, and surgical intervention affect the rate of nonunion in transverse femur fractures treated with a SIGN intramedullary nail (IMN).
Methods:
A retrospective study was conducted using the SIGN online surgical database. All patients older than 16 years wit… Show more
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