High-energy tibial shaft fractures.
High-energy tibial fractures are common injuries that are managed by most practicing orthopaedic surgeons. Many methods of treatment are available. This article reviews the options for skeletal stabilization, the risks and benefits of each, and the necessary concepts that effect outcome.
French
Bruce
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Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, 340 East Town Street, Suite 10-200, Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA.
Tornetta
Paul
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D001860:Bone Plates; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*