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J Hand Microsurg 2011; 03(02): 95-96
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-011-0044-9
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-011-0044-9
Point of Technique
Improvised External Fixation—a Modification
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Further Information
Publication History
19 March 2011
18 May 2011
Publication Date:
05 September 2016 (online)
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Abstract
A modification is presented to a commonly used type of improvised external fixator for hand fractures. Our modified fixator is easy to apply and allows fracture manipulation in three dimensions after application, before the cement sets.
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