Use of Gamma locking nail(®) in tri-planar osteotomy in bilateral severe slipped upper femoral epiphysis: a case study and literature review.
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Orthopaedic Department, Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore, Tullamore, Offaly, Republic of Ireland. knsharaf@gmail.comIssue Date
2012-09MeSH
AdolescentBone Nails
Chronic Disease
Epiphyses, Slipped
Femur Neck
Humans
Male
Osteotomy
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Use of Gamma locking nail(®) in tri-planar osteotomy in bilateral severe slipped upper femoral epiphysis: a case study and literature review. 2012, 181 (3):409-14 Ir J Med SciPublisher
SpringerJournal
Irish journal of medical scienceDOI
10.1007/s11845-010-0563-6PubMed ID
20809384Additional Links
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Abstract
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is a common condition affecting adolescent boys and girls. It is classified as acute, chronic or acute on chronic. The slip can be mild, moderate or severe.Item Type
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1863-4362ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s11845-010-0563-6
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