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Surgical outcomes of simple distal femur fractures in elderly patients treated with the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique: can percutaneous cerclage wiring reduce the fracture healing time?

Jae-Ho LeeKi-Chul ParkSeung-Jae LimKyeu-Back KwonJi Wan Kim
Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2020)
Surgical treatment of simple spiral distal femur fractures with percutaneous cerclage wiring-assisted reduction and the MIPO technique in elderly patients resulted in better reduction and faster union time. Therefore, this technique could be a good solution if used in accordance with the indication.
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