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A STUDY OF THE END-RESULTS OF COMPRESSION ARTHRODESIS OF THE KNEE



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Abstract

1. An analysis of 171 cases of compression arthrodesis in the knee is presented.

2. A total success rate of 98·8 per cent was revealed.

3. The average time between operation and walking free of splintage was nine weeks.

4. When the compression was removed, after an average period of four weeks, 88·2 per cent of the knees already showed clinical union.

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