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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-08-2016 | General Review • LOWER LIMB - TRAUMA

Challenge to treat hypertrophic nonunion of the femoral shaft: the Poller screw augmentation technique

Authors: Tae Woong Eom, Jung Jae Kim, Hyoung Keun Oh, Ji Wan Kim

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 6/2016

Abstract

The management of a femoral nonunion after intramedullary nailing is challenging. Exchange nailing or plate augmentation has been used to treat hypertrophic nonunions previously. The Poller screw augmentation technique is a simple procedure that can be performed in the outpatient surgery. In this study, we highlight the method of hypertrophic nonunion management according to the specific indication including our Poller screw augmentation technique.

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Title: Challenge to treat hypertrophic nonunion of the femoral shaft: the Poller screw augmentation technique
Authors: Tae Woong Eom
Jung Jae Kim
Hyoung Keun Oh
Ji Wan Kim
Publication date: 01-08-2016
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-016-1814-7

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