Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1993 · 40 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryDistraction OsteogenesisJoint Replacement SurgeryOrthopedicsExternal Skeletal FixationFracture FixationFracture StabilizationHand OrthopedicsHand SurgeryInternal FixationArticular Fracture StabilizationFixation For Phalangeal FracturesFracture Fixation DevicesInternal Fixation DevicesPeriarticular OsteotomySegmental Bone Defect ManagementTissue Length Maintenance
Small external fixators have been developed for use in the hand and wrist. The main indications are stabilization of open or infected fracture or non-union of the metacarpals and phalanges; length maintenance in segmental bone loss; and distraction-lengthening of the fingers. The device may be used also for articular or periarticular fracture, closed diaphyseal fracture in adults, fracture in children, various arthrodeses, or corrective osteotomies.