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Review Question - QID 211155

Open Fractures Management Complications Nonunion (no healing at 9 months) QID: 211155 (SBQ18TR.5)
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QID 211155 (Type "211155" in App Search)
A 32-year-old male nonsmoker patient sustained a left closed tibial shaft fracture 15 months ago that was treated with an unreamed tibial intramedullary nail. FIve months ago, at the 10 months follow-up appointment, radiographs revealed the distal interlock screws were found to have broken at which point surgery was recommended, but the patient refused. Figures A and B are the recent radiographs of the tibia. Recent erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein levels were normal. What would be the best treatment option at this time?
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