Correction of complex lower limb deformities by the ilizarov technique: An audit of complications

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 67-71

  Theis, J C ^a   Simpson, H ^a   Kenwright, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Complications; Ilizarov technique; Lower limb deformities

Indexed keywords

ANTIBIOTIC AGENT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY; ARTICLE; BONE DEFECT; CHILD; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HUMAN; ILIZAROV TECHNIQUE; INFECTION; INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING; JOINT STABILITY; LIMB DEFORMITY; MALE; MEDICAL AUDIT; NERVE INJURY; OSTEOMYELITIS; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE;

EID: 0034426240     PISSN: 10225536     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/230949900000800112     Document Type: Article

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