Abstract:Background:
Osteopetrosis is characterized by abnormally diminished osteoclast mediated skeletal resorption that leads to excessive accumulation of bone matrix, causing hard, dense bones with obliteration of the medullary canal, but with fragile, brittle bone. Osteopetrosis is endemic in North Sinai. The aim of the study was to assess the results of treatment of osteopetrotic subtrochanteric femoral fracture by open reduction and internal fixation using a locked plate combined with intramedullary r… Show more
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