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Fig. 4 | BMC Surgery

Fig. 4

From: A locking compression plate as an external fixator for treating infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis

Fig. 4

(a) X-ray of A 40-year-old female showing implant failure, nonunion at the 3-month after the first surgery. (b) Erythema, sinus and purulent discharge were seen in the affected upper limb. (c) Immediately postoperative X-ray showed the quondam LCP was applied as external fixator. (d) X-ray showing complete bone union at the 4-month follow-up. (e) Photograph showing the low profile plate. (f) Anteroposterior and (g) lateral X-ray at the last follow-up showing a full bony healing with an acceptable alignment. (h) and (i) Photographs at the last follow-up showing excellent function of the elbow, recovery of radial nerve function and absence of erythema, sinus or purulent discharge of the affected upper limb

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