External Fixators
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Monday, November 23, 2009

A simple mechanism for measuring and adjusting distraction forces during maxillary advancement.

29 Sep 2009 PURPOSE: Direct measurement of distraction forces on the craniofacial skeleton has never been reported. The present report describes the development of a method of assessing and adjusting traction forces applied through maxillary distraction ... Read more...

[Case-control studies on external fixator for the treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures in senile]

30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To compare and analyze the clinical effects of external fixator and small splint fixator in the treatment of comminuted distal radius fracture in senile. METHODS: From 2005.6 to 2008.6, 74 senile patients (82 sides) with comminuted distal ... Read more...

Long-term follow-up of combined fractures of the proximal radius and ulna during childhood.

30 Aug 2009 Forty-five children with combined fractures of the proximal end of the radius and ulna were treated in our orthopedic department over a period of 16 years (1984-1999). The age of the patients ranged from 5 to 12 years (mean 8 years) with a peak of ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'External Fixators'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Alternative method to reposition the dislocated transport segment during vertical alveolar distraction. 29 Sep 2009
• A simple mechanism for measuring and adjusting distraction forces during maxillary advancement. 29 Sep 2009
• [Case-control studies on external fixator for the treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures in senile] 30 Aug 2009
• Long-term follow-up of combined fractures of the proximal radius and ulna during childhood. 30 Aug 2009
• Percutaneous opening wedge varus osteotomy with a multidrilling guide in Perthes' disease: a technical note on two cases. 30 Aug 2009
• Safety and efficacy of damage control external fixation versus early definitive stabilization for femoral shaft fractures in the multiple-injured patient. 30 Aug 2009
• Early experience with reduction of displaced disruption of the pelvic ring using a pelvic reduction frame. 30 Aug 2009
• Differential regulation of blood vessel formation between standard and delayed bone healing. 30 Aug 2009
• Use of a single-ring transarticular fixator construct for immobilisation of the talocrural joint following common calcaneal tenorrhaphy. 26 Aug 2009
• Treatment of bicondylar tibia plateau fractures using locked plating versus external fixation. 30 Jul 2009
• External fixation. 30 Jul 2009
• The 'foot cradle' technique to offload the foot in a circular frame: technique tip. 30 Jul 2009
• Colles' fracture treated with non-bridging external fixation: a 1-year follow-up. 30 Jul 2009
• Limb lengthening in short-stature patients using monolateral and circular external fixators. 30 Jul 2009
• Compartment syndrome in Schatzker type VI plateau fractures and medial condylar fracture-dislocations treated with temporary external fixation. 30 Jul 2009
• [Surgical treatment of tibia plateau fractures with external fixator and the locking plate] 30 Jul 2009
• [Treatment of conumminuted fractures of distal radius with percutaneous transfixation-pin fixation combined external fixator] 30 Jul 2009
• External coaptation using a tape splint for treatment of distal pelvic limb fractures in small birds. 30 Jul 2009
• Severe separation of the pubic symphysis and prompt orthopedic surgical intervention. 30 Jul 2009
• Treatment of type C3 distal radius fracture resulted from high-energy injuries by volar plate in combination with external fixator. 3 Jul 2009

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Technical information about 'External Fixators'

Definition: External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.

Descriptor UI: D016267

Alternative terms: External Fixators; External Fixator; Fixator, External; Fixators, External; Fixation Devices, External; Device, External Fixation; Devices, External Fixation; External Fixation Device; External Fixation Devices; Fixation Device, External;

Related Mesh Headings: Osteogenesis, Distraction;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; microbiology; parasitology; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; virology; ethics;

Tree Number: E07.858.442.660.430; E07.858.690.650.430;

History Note: 91

Technical Notes: for fracture fixation