Abstract |
Small external fixators have been developed for use in the hand and wrist. The main indications are stabilization of open or infected fracture or non-union of the metacarpals and phalanges; length maintenance in segmental bone loss; and distraction-lengthening of the fingers. The device may be used also for articular or periarticular fracture, closed diaphyseal fracture in adults, fracture in children, various arthrodeses, or corrective osteotomies.
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Authors | F Schuind, W P Cooney 3rd, F Burny, K N An |
Journal | Clinical orthopaedics and related research
(Clin Orthop Relat Res)
Issue 293
Pg. 77-82
(Aug 1993)
ISSN: 0009-921X [Print] United States |
PMID | 8339512
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Carpal Bones
(injuries)
- Equipment Design
- External Fixators
- Finger Injuries
(surgery)
- Fractures, Bone
(surgery)
- Humans
- Metacarpus
(injuries)
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