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Summary
Percutaneous pin fixation of 11 open comminuted severe fractures of the distal third
of the forearm resulted in uneventful union and good function and radiological appearance.
The lack of serious complications is attributed to the use of the external fixation
device, which provides rigid fixation and allows wound redressings and early range
of motion exercises without risking loss of alignment.
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References
- The Portsmouth method of external fixation of complicated tibial fractures.Injury. 1979; 11: 13
- Al-Rasheed Military Hospital external fixation system for compound missile wounds of bone.Injury. 1984; 15: 388
- External fixation of fractures: a simple method.Injury. 1980; 12: 258
Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
June 10,
1985
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© 1986 John Wright & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. Published by Elsevier Inc.
