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Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Orthopedic Equipment > Orthopedic Fixation Devices > External Fixators
Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Surgical Fixation Devices > Orthopedic Fixation Devices > External Fixators

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External Fixators  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Device, External Fixation
  • Devices, External Fixation
  • External Fixation Device
  • External Fixation Devices
  • Fixation Device, External
  • Fixation Devices, External

Note

  • for fracture fixation

Scope note

  • External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.

History note

  • 91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016267

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