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External Fixation
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Description: With external fixation, pins are inserted through the skin into the bone and held in place by an external frame.
The usual indications are open fractures such as a tibia fracture which requires dressings or attention to a wound or flap.
It can also be used with closed fractures e.g. unstable radius fracture.
External fixation is most successful in superficial bones e.g. tibial shaft.
Type: Reference Material
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Institution: Stellenbosch University
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Equipment: Orthopaedic Fixation Devices: External Fixators
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Fracture Fixation: External Fixation of Fractures
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Added: Wed Aug 05 2009