title: Fractures of the femoral shaft. The advantages of internal fixation and problems after skeletal traction.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hubbard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects*