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External fixators and lengthening systems in pediatric upper limb [PDF]
Journal of Children's OrthopaedicsThe 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 +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 +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 +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 SurgeryBackgroundChronic 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 +10 more
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An engineering review of external fixators
Medical Engineering and Physics, 2021 Pujitha Silva, P L N Fernando
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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 +3 more
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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 +2 more
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The Mechanics of External Fixation [PDF]
HSS Journal®: The Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery, 2007 External fixation has evolved from being used primarily as a last resort fixation method to becoming a main stream technique used to treat a myriad of bone and soft tissue pathologies. Techniques in limb reconstruction continue to advance largely as a result of the use of these external devices.
Austin T, Fragomen, S Robert, Rozbruch
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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 +5 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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