## Abstract Large segmental diaphyseal bone defects can be reconstructed with massive structural allografts, but this technique is associated with high complication rates. Tantalum tabecular metal implants have been successfully used to restore bone defects associated with revision total knee or hi
Reconstruction of Large Diaphyseal Defects of the Femur and the Tibia with Autologous Bone
β Scribed by Charles E. Dumont; Ulrich G. Exner
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 374 KB
- Volume
- 35
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1439-0590
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