One stage deformity correction of stiff nonunion of mid shaft first metatarsal fracture by open reduction and internal fixation with locking reconplate: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v6i6.2193Abstract
Fractures of metatarsal are most common fractures in children foot.Most common causes are direct injuries to the fore foot. Here we present a case of non unionmetatarsal shaft fracture with 90degrees deformity treated by open reduction and internal fixation with locking reconplate in a single sitting.Downloads
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2015-06-30
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One stage deformity correction of stiff nonunion of mid shaft first metatarsal fracture by open reduction and internal fixation with locking reconplate: A case report. (2015). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 6(6), 515-517. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v6i6.2193
