External fixation for open tibia fractures. A management strategy

J L Marsh; J V Nepola

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Journal article

External fixation for open tibia fractures. A management strategy

J L Marsh and J V Nepola

Orthopaedic review, Vol.19(3), pp.273-280

03/1990

PMID: 2184393

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Abstract

The management of open tibia fractures with the Dynamic Axial Fixator, including the method of application and postoperative care, is described. This fixator is utilized until healing. Weight bearing and axial fracture site movement promote an early callus response. The results obtained in the first 35 cases in which it was used at our institution are presented. Thirty-three of the fractures were successfully treated until healing in the external fixator.

Tibial Fractures - surgery

Fracture Fixation - methods

Postoperative Care

Splints

Humans

Fractures, Open - surgery

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Title: Subtitle: External fixation for open tibia fractures. A management strategy
Creators: J L Marsh - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
J V Nepola
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Orthopaedic review, Vol.19(3), pp.273-280
Publisher: United States
PMID: 2184393
ISSN: 0094-6591
Language: English
Date published: 03/1990
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9984040443302771

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