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Distal Femoral Non-union

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Abstract

Previous stabilized distal femoral fracture that failed to progress to union.

Early implant failure.

Non-union associated with pain and impaired knee function.

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Giannoudis, P.V., Kanakaris, N.K. (2011). Distal Femoral Non-union. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_17

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