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Equipment and Supplies > Prostheses and Implants > Internal Fixators
Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Orthopedic Equipment > Orthopedic Fixation Devices > Internal Fixators
Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Surgical Fixation Devices > Orthopedic Fixation Devices > Internal Fixators

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Internal Fixators  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Device, Internal Fixation
  • Devices, Internal Fixation
  • Fixation Device, Internal
  • Fixation Devices, Internal
  • Internal Fixation Device
  • Internal Fixation Devices

Note

  • for fracture fixation

Scope note

  • Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

History note

  • 91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016268

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