Besch L, Bielstein D, Schuckart M, Zenker W
Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel.
Zentralbl Chir. 1994;119(10):702-5.
In a retrospective analysis of 1,300 lower leg fractures, treated by operative stabilization in the years from 1980 to 1992, we examined disturbances of bone healing. In 55 patients (4.2%) faults in indication and completion of internal or external stabilization, infections with consecutive instability (43.6%), and bone defects (63.6%) led to prevention of bone healing. Conservation of blood supply and medial cortical support should be ensured.
