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- Title
Delayed internal fixation of femoral shaft fracture reduces mortality among patients with multisystem trauma.
- Authors
Morshed, Saam; Miclau, Theodore, 3rd; Bembom, Oliver; Cohen, Mitchell; Knudson, M Margaret; Colford, John M, Jr
- Abstract
Fractures of the femoral shaft are common and have potentially serious consequences in patients with multiple injuries. The appropriate timing of fracture repair is controversial. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effect of timing of internal fixation on mortality in patients with multisystem trauma.
- Publication
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2009, Vol 91, Issue 1, p3
- ISSN
1535-1386
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2106/JBJS.H.00338