Malunions of the Acetabulum and Pelvis
Nonunions and malunions of the pelvis and acetabulum present challenging problems for both the patient and the surgeon. Though optimal initial care can potentially prevent these complications, nonunions and malunions still occur. However, nonoperative man
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Malunions
Animesh Agarwal Editor
Malunions Diagnosis, Evaluation and Management
Editor Animesh Agarwal Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Department of Orthopaedic Surgery UT Health San Antonio, TX USA
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