Mechanical failure of a femoral lengthening nail: a case report.

Conclusion: Post-operative protocol and weight-bearing status should be further researched and standardized after re-evaluating the mechanical stiffness of the intramedullary nail construct. PMID: 29743955 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29743955?dopt=Abstract

Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - May 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Wu W, Kuhn KM Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research

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