The portsmouth method of external fixation of complicated tibial fractures

The portsmouth method of external fixation of complicated tibial fractures

A new method of external fixation for complicated fractures of the tibia is described. The use of acrylic cement to secure the tibial transfixing pins to the external bar and the ability to apply compression across the fracture site are the salient features of this technique, which is simple to use...

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Veröffentlicht in:Injury 1979-01, Vol.11 (1), p.13-18
Hauptverfasser: Edge, A.J., Denham, R.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bone Nails
Bone Plates
Fracture Fixation - instrumentation
Fracture Fixation - methods
Fractures, Open - therapy
Humans
Skin - injuries
Tibial Fractures - surgery
Traction
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Zusammenfassung:A new method of external fixation for complicated fractures of the tibia is described. The use of acrylic cement to secure the tibial transfixing pins to the external bar and the ability to apply compression across the fracture site are the salient features of this technique, which is simple to use and inexpensive.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/S0020-1383(79)80116-3