Simultaneous Acute Femoral Deformity Correction and Gradual Limb Lengthening Using a Retrograde Femoral Nail: Technique and Clinical Results.

CONCLUSIONS: The Precice nail was effectively used to correct both limb-length discrepancy and deformity, with excellent overall outcomes. This surgical technique may help avoid the complications that can occur with prolonged postoperative use of an external fixator. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV retrospective study. PMID: 29494464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - March 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research

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