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Surgical Protocol and Type of Fixation
| Number of stages | Number of studies, N = 93 |
|---|---|
| One-stage | 18 (19%) |
| Two-stage | 50 (54%) |
| Three-stage | 7 (8%) |
| Combination of the above | 10 (11%) |
| Unknown | 16 (17%) |
| Type of fixation | Number of studies, N = 93 |
|---|---|
| Internal | 12 (13%) |
| External | 27 (29%) |
| Bone transport | 14 (15%) |
| Mixed protocols | 34 (37%) |
| Unknown | 14 (15%) |
