BENEFITS
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Intramedullary
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Minimally Invasive
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Low infection risk
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Quick and simple procedure
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One-size-fits-all
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Early start rehabilitation and return to normal activities
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Few secondary interventions due to reduction in removal of hardware
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Expected to lower healthcare costs and societal burden
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If removed, no stress-risers in load-bearing surface which means quick return to play