Outcome following treatment of diaphyseal femoral osteomyelitis using a monolateral external fixation system

Background: The traditional monolateral fixation is not strong enough to overcome the strong deforming force of the strong adductor muscles which lead to varus deformity. The ring fixation, although provide a stable fixation of bone, is bulky and uncomfortable for the patients. This paper presents o...

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Main Authors: Mohd Yusof, Nazri, Sulong, Ahmad Fadzli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of study & Application of methods of Ilizarov (ASAMI-BR) & International Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Society (ILLRS) 2017
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/58375/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/58375/1/femoral%20osteomyelitis.pdf