Thermal necrosis complicating reamed intramedullary nailing of a closed tibial diaphysis fracture: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case report of thermal necrosis of the tibia after reamed intramedullary nailing is presented. Given the consequences of this complication, the proper use of reaming technique and equipment is emphasized.
Medical subject headings
- Burns
- Diaphyses
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Fractures, Closed
- Tibia
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- tibia