Bone defects caused by high-energy injuries, bone loss, infected nonunions, and nonunions.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2009.07.003.
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Abstract
Bone defects represent a difficult problem for the clinician. They entail a sustained increase in hospitalization, risk of complications, and associated increase in expenses. This article discusses bone defects caused by high-energy injuries, bone loss, infected nonunions, and nonunions.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Resorption
- Bone and Bones
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Fractures, Ununited
- Osteomyelitis
- Wounds and Injuries