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External fixators and lengthening systems in pediatric upper limb [PDF]

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics
The use of external fixators is part of the cultural background of orthopedic surgeons in treating numerous clinical conditions. Over the years, fixator design and biomechanical knowledge have led to different solutions and techniques, and bone ...
Nunzio Catena, Chiara Arrigoni, Marcos Carvalho, Ida Matic, Sebastian Farr   +4 more
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee in the Presence of Bridging External Fixation: A Comparative Experimental Evaluation of Four External Fixators, Including Dolphix^® [PDF]

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2021
Performing MR investigation on patients instrumented with external fixators is still controversial. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of MR imaging of the knee structures in the presence of bridging external fixators.
Francesco Addevico, Alberto Simoncini, Giovanni Solitro, Massimo Max Morandi   +3 more
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Use of external fixators in developing countries: a short socioeconomic analysis [PDF]

Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 2022
The use of external fixators (EFs) dates back to 377 BC Hippocrates’ time, and it has a wide range of orthopaedic applications. External fixator has expanded its use in the management of fractures and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Pathmanathan Cinthuja, P. C. I. Wijesinghe, Pujitha Silva   +2 more
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One-stage procedure with debridement and arthrodesis using external fixators for the treatment of chronic hindfoot infections: a retrospective study [PDF]

Frontiers in Surgery
BackgroundChronic hindfoot infections poses a significant threat to limb integrity and quality of life. The one-stage procedure, involving implants removal, debridement, and simultaneous arthrodesis, may serve as an alternative choice.
Ying Li, Ying Li, Ning Sun, Ning Sun, Wenjing Li, Wenjing Li, Baozhou Zhang, Yong Wu, Yong Wu, Hui Du, Hui Du   +10 more
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An engineering review of external fixators.

Med Eng Phys, 2021
Fernando PLN, Abeygunawardane A, Wijesinghe P, Dharmaratne P, Silva P.   +4 more
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Report About the Design of External Fixator for Treatment of Pelvis and Acetabulum Fractures [PDF]

Transactions of the VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, Mechanical Series, 2012
Main point in this contribution is the design of external fixators applied in traumatology and orthopaedics. These fixators can be used in the treatment of open and unstable (i.e. complicated) fractures of pelvis and its acetabulum.
Martin JANEČKA, Karel FRYDRÝŠEK, Leopold PLEVA, Jaroslav ROJÍČEK   +3 more
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Biomechanical Stiffness and Strength of New Versus Reused Stainless Steel Uniplanar Tibial External Fixator Constructs in a Low-Resource Setting

Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics, 2023
Introduction. External fixation is used in the initial or definitive management of open fractures. Branded fixators are costly and often unavailable in low-resource countries.
Cris Dedumo, Christopher Balaba, Ma. Geneva Khu   +2 more
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Management of Phalangeal Fractures by Syringe External Fixators [PDF]

Minia Journal of Medical Research, 2020
Highly comminuted phalangeal fractures with intra-articular extensions are common in developing countries. Traditional external fixation devices for such fractures are not readily available, are expensive and need considerable amount of expertise in its ...
Ahmed Hefny, Amro Fouaad, Rashed Rashed
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External Delta Fixator in the Postoperative Management of Microsurgical Flaps in the Lower Limb: Experience of a Tertiary Hospital

Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2022
Objective To evaluate the use of external fixators in the delta-type kickstand configuration as an adjuvant method in the postoperative period of patients submitted to free flaps in the lower limbs.
Bruno Moraes Vasconcelos, Mario Matiotti Neto, Luis Guilherme Rosifini Alves Rezende, Amanda Favaro Cagnolati, Alex Eduardo Calderón Irusta, Nilton Mazzer   +5 more
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Outcomes of open tibial shaft fractures treated by external fixation method

Medicine Science, 2022
Tibia is vulnerable to open fractures due to its relative inadequacy of soft tissue coverage. The optimal treatment method of open tibial fractures is still controversial.
Mehmet Baydar, Ahmet Harma, Demet Pepele, Coskuner Kalin   +3 more
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