Incidence of deep infection, union and malunion for open diaphyseal femoral shaft fractures treated with IM nailing: A systematic review

摘要

Background: and purpose: We have undertaken a systematic review to evaluate the clinical results of intramedullary nailing (IMN) for open diaphyseal femoral fractures on the rates of union, delayed union, malunion, superficial and deep infection and bone grafting.