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. 1993 Nov;17(5):310-2.
doi: 10.1007/BF00181707.

Percutaneous bone grafting for nonunion and delayed union of fractures of the tibial shaft

S Bhan  1 , A K Mehara
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Percutaneous bone grafting for nonunion and delayed union of fractures of the tibial shaft

S Bhan et al. Int Orthop. 1993 Nov.

Abstract

Percutaneous bone grafting with a specially devised milling cutter was used in 21 patients with nonunion or delayed union of fractures of the tibial shaft. Union was obtained in 18. The technique is safe, simple and can be done under local anaesthesia.

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