1. Conversion from external fixator to intramedullary nail causes a second hit and impairs fracture healing in a severe trauma model1. Issue 3 (15th October 2012) Authors: Recknagel, Stefan; Bindl, Ronny; Wehner, Tim; Göckelmann, Melanie; Wehrle, Esther; Gebhard, Florian; Huber‐Lang, Markus; Claes, Lutz; Ignatius, Anita Journal: Journal of orthopaedic research Issue: Volume 31:Issue 3(2013:Mar.) Page Start: 465 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗