| Literature DB >> 3403616 |
R P Clifford1, C G Beauchamp, J F Kellam, J K Webb, M Tile.
Abstract
The results of immediate plate fixation of 97 open fractures of the tibial shaft in 95 patients are reported. Significant joint stiffness occurred in 11.4% and angular malunion of greater than 5 degrees in any plane was seen in 3.1%. The infection rate was 10.3%. However, even in those cases which develop delayed union or other complications, plate fixation of open fractures can produce excellent recovery of limb function.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3403616
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X