J Korean Fract Soc.  2013 Apr;26(2):156-163. 10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.2.156.

The Treatment Principles and Latest Knowledge of External Fixator in the Treatment of Fractures

• Han SB
• Shin YS

• KMID: 1496172
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.2.156

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

External Fixators

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Proximal tibia fracture fixed with hybrid external fixator.

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  Fig. 2 Pelvic external fixation for hemodynamically unstable pelvic ring injury.

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  Fig. 3 Tibial lengthening over the nail with Ilizarov device.

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