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. 1989 Jul;20(4):211-4.
doi: 10.1016/0020-1383(89)90114-9.

Retrospective analysis of plate fixation of diaphyseal fractures of the forearm bones

E R Ross  1 , D Gourevitch, G W Hastings, C E Wynn-Jones, S Ali
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Retrospective analysis of plate fixation of diaphyseal fractures of the forearm bones

E R Ross et al. Injury. 1989 Jul.

Abstract

A total of 133 fractures of the forearm bones treated by stainless steel plating have been reviewed. Technical error is the main cause of non-union. Although a union rate of 94.7 per cent was achieved, closer examination of the material shows that the stability of fixation is important in achieving early consolidation.

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