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Early Weight-Bearing after Statically Locked Reamed Intramedullary Nailing of Comminuted Femoral Fractures: Is It a Safe Procedure?

Mehmet Arazi, Tun Cevat n, Mehmet Nihat Oktar, Recep Memik, Abdurrahman Kutlu

2001 · 68 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

This study showed that early weight-bearing after reamed static interlocking nailing of Winquist type II, III, and IV femoral fractures is a safe and effective method, and the risk of implant failure does not preclude the procedure.

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