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J Hand Microsurg 2011; 03(02): 95-96
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-011-0044-9
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Improvised External Fixation—a Modification

James Henderson
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK   Email: jh@jameshenderson.net
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Hyder Ridha
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK   Email: jh@jameshenderson.net
,
Patrick Gillespie
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK   Email: jh@jameshenderson.net
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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.

Keywords

Fracture - External fixation - Ex fix - Hand Fracture
 

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