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- 2019
Correction of lower limb deformities with fixator assisted nailingDOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2019.07.006 Keywords: Deformity correction, External fixator, Fixator-assisted nailing, Intramedullary nail Abstract: Deformities of the lower extremities can be congenital or acquired. Various surgical treatments have been employed for such disorders including osteotomy followed by either external fixation, internal fixation or external fixator assisted internal fixation. The aim of surgery is correction of deformity and restoration of mechanical axis and joint line. External fixator assisted internal fixation with intramedullary (IM) nail insertion is considered the gold standard, however, it is less commonly practiced as expertise required are usually not available at most centers. This study was conducted to assess the radiological and functional outcomes after fixator assisted IM nailing for correction of lower limbs deformity
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