Fractures of the forearm treated by rigid fixation

1. A series of fractures of the forearm has been treated by exceptionally rigid internal fixation with a special plate and screws. 2. The plate and screws are described. 3. The results of rigid fixation are found to be: i) reliability of union, and ii) good final function. 4. The lessons learned reg...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1961-11, Vol.43-B (4), p.680-687
1. Verfasser: HICKS, J H
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:1. A series of fractures of the forearm has been treated by exceptionally rigid internal fixation with a special plate and screws. 2. The plate and screws are described. 3. The results of rigid fixation are found to be: i) reliability of union, and ii) good final function. 4. The lessons learned regarding the application of the plate and the after-treatment of the forearms are recounted.
ISSN:0301-620X
2044-5377
DOI:10.1302/0301-620X.43B4.680