Reconstruction of Segmental Bone Defects Due to Chronic Osteomyelitis with Use of an External Fixator and an

Intramedullary Nail

by Levent Eralp, Mehmet Kocaoglu, and Haroon Rashid

JBJS Essent Surg TechVolume os-89(2 suppl 2):183-195

September 1, 2007

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Fig. 4 Radiograph showing temporary external fixation following resection of dead bone and insertion of antibiotic-impregnated beads.

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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Eralp L et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;os-89:183-195

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