external fixation

Known as: external fixation fractures, external fixations, external fixation fracture 
 
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Application of external fixator device, scapula, clavicle, and thorax [ribs and sternum]
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2015
2015
A randomized comparison of volar plate and external fixation for intra-articular distal radius fractures.
PURPOSE To compare surgical outcomes of volar locking plates (VP) and external fixation (EF) (with or without intra-focal… (More)
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2014
2014
Stability of tibial defect reconstruction with fibular graft and unilateral external fixation: a finite element study.
Tibial defect is generally caused by high-energy injury, tumor, osteomyelitis, development deformity and bone non-union after… (More)
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2013
2013
Clinical and histomorphometrical study on titanium dioxide-coated external fixation pins
BACKGROUND Pin site infection is the most common and significant complication of external fixation. In this work, the efficacy of… (More)
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2013
2013
Open reduction and internal fixation versus external fixation for unstable distal radial fractures: a meta-analysis.
PURPOSE To compare the clinical outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) versus the ones of closed reduction and… (More)
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2009
2009
Prospective randomised study of intra-articular fractures of the distal radius: comparison between external fixation and plate fixation.
INTRODUCTION Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius represent high energy, complex, unstable injuries and the optimal… (More)
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2008
2008
Exercise running and tetracycline as means to enhance skeletal muscle stem cell performance after external fixation.
Prolonged limb immobilization, which is often the outcome of injury and illness, results in the atrophy of skeletal muscles. The… (More)
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2005
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2005
Functional outcome of unstable distal radius fractures: ORIF with a volar fixed-angle tine plate versus external fixation.
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of 2 treatments for unstable distal radius fractures: open… (More)
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1997
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1997
External fixation or flexible intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fractures in children. A prospective, randomised study.
We report the outcome of 19 children aged 5.2 to 13.2 years with 20 fractures of the femoral shaft requiring surgery, who were… (More)
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1996
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1996
Reproducibility of nerve fiber layer thickness measurements using optical coherence tomography.
PURPOSE Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a new technology that uses near-infrared light in an interferometer to produce… (More)
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1978
1978
External fixation. Classification and indications.
The conclusion from the above clinical and experimental presentation is that stabilization by using external fixation in… (More)
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