Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2010 · 44 citations · 2 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryImplant SurgeryFixation BiomechanicsFracture FixationFracture ManagementFracture StabilizationImplant FixationInternal FixationFixation Device DesignFixation HardwareFracture Fixation DevicesInternal Fixation DevicesLocked Plate FixationScrew FixationSurgical Fixation Of FracturesTitanium Fixation
This report describes the Fixin internal fixator system(a), a fracture fixation device characterised by a locking conical coupling between screw heads and titanium alloy inserts that are screwed into a stainless steel plate construct. The mechanical principles, implants, instruments and surgical technique are discussed.
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