Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 136-151 , April 2008

The “Bail-Out” Technique: The Use of Segmental Mega-Prosthetic Reconstructions for Bony Nonunions

  • Richard L. McGough III, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Richard L. McGough, III, MD, Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Shadyside Medical Building, 5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2008.10.004

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 136-151 , April 2008

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