Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2003; 11: 117-119
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42311
Tibia

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Border Line Indications of Nailing for Tibial Fractures after Skiing Injury

T. Gautheron1 , J. Alfon1 , C. Scrimgeour1 , M. Coutier1 , K. Daaboul1 , S. Benjelloun1
  • 1 Hospital of Moutiers-Tarentaise, Department of Traumatology, Moutiers, France
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Publikationsdatum:
24. September 2003 (online)

The evolution of intramedullary nailing techniques and materials over the last ten years has enabled us to extend its use on tibial fractures, including fractures of the proximal and distal extremities.

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