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2009, Number 3

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Ortho-tips 2009; 5 (3)

Fracturas de fémur en niños. Conceptos actuales y controversias

Martínez LAG

Language: Spanish
References: 17
Page: 233-245
PDF size: 310.04 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Bases of femur fractures in children are reviewed, and indications for their management in each group of age are given, making mention to the limits of angulations and cabalg allowed. Several methods of treatment are also reviewed and recommended for each group of age, analyzing their vantages and disadvantages.


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