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The Role of Implant Removal in Orthopedic Trauma.
Barcak, Eric A; Beebe, Michael J; Weinlein, John C.
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  • Barcak EA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Regional One Health, Memphis, TN, USA. Electronic address: ericbarcak@gmail.com.
  • Beebe MJ; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Regional One Health, Memphis, TN, USA.
  • Weinlein JC; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Regional One Health, Memphis, TN, USA.
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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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Postoperative Complications / Internal Fixators / Device Removal / Fractures, Bone / Fracture Fixation, Internal Type of study: Etiology_studies Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Orthop Clin North Am Year: 2018 Document type: Article
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Postoperative Complications / Internal Fixators / Device Removal / Fractures, Bone / Fracture Fixation, Internal Type of study: Etiology_studies Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Orthop Clin North Am Year: 2018 Document type: Article