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Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
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(12): 695-698, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-813814
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the method and clinical effect of the expandable intramedullary nails on fractures of extremities.@*METHODS@#Nineteen cases of extremities long tubular bone fractures were treated with Fixion expandable intramedullary nails.@*RESULTS@#Nineteen cases were followed up for 4-18 months,all cases healed without any complications.@*CONCLUSION@#The application of expandable intramedullary nails in the treatment of extremity fractures has the advantages of little trauma, simple operation, rigid fixation and high healing rate. It is a good treatment for fractures of extremities.