The Effect of timing of conversion from
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Ulf Sigurdsen; Olav Reikeras; Stein Erik Utvag
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Article
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2010
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Elsevier Science
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English
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## Abstract Diaphyseal tibial fractures with initial temporary external fixation (EF) are usually converted to intramedullary nailing (IMN) within 2 weeks, and no consensus on the optimal conversion time point exists. Current clinical practice is mainly based on estimation of the risk of postoperat