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Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2006; 4(1): 29-33
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-932141
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Intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures. Part II: Fracture-healing with static interlocking fixation

J Bone Joint Surg Am; 70 (10): 1453 - 1462;R.  J.  Brumback, S.  Uwagie-Ero, R.  P.  Lakatos, A.  Poka, G.  H.  Bathon, A.  R.  Burgess (1988)
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08 February 2006 (online)

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Static locking of intramedullary nails in femoral shaft fractures does not appreciably inhibit fracture healing. Routine conversion to dynamic fixation, although occasionally necessary, need not be performed.