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Review
. 2007 Dec;89(12):1553-60.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.89B12.19671.

Inhibition of fracture healing

M S Gaston  1 , A H R W Simpson
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Review

Inhibition of fracture healing

M S Gaston et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

This paper reviews the current literature concerning the main clinical factors which can impair the healing of fractures and makes recommendations on avoiding or minimising these in order to optimise the outcome for patients. The clinical implications are described.

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