The Role of Implant Removal in Orthopedic Trauma.
Orthop Clin North Am
; 49(1): 45-53, 2018 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29145983
ABSTRACT
Although implant removal is common after orthopedic trauma, indications for removal remain controversial. There are few data in the literature to allow evidence-based decision-making. The risk of complications from implant removal must be weighed against the possible benefits and the likelihood of improving the patient's symptoms.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Internal Fixators
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Device Removal
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Fractures, Bone
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Orthop Clin North Am
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article