Infection complicating locked intramedullary nailing of open lower-extremity fractures: incidence, associated risk factors, and lessons for improving outcome in a low-resource setting

Adesina, Stephen A.; Amole, Isaac O.; Akinwumi, Akinsola I.; Adegoke, Adepeju O.; Owolabi, James I.; Adefokun, Imri G.; Durodola, Adewumi O.; Awotunde, Olufemi T.; Eyesan, Samuel U.

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Infection complicating locked intramedullary nailing of open lower-extremity fractures: incidence, associated risk factors, and lessons for improving outcome in a low-resource setting

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