Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

External Fixators

External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.

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9 entry terms
  • Fixation Devices, External
  • Device, External Fixation
  • Devices, External Fixation
  • External Fixation Device
  • External Fixation Devices
  • External Fixator
  • Fixation Device, External
  • Fixator, External
  • Fixators, External

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

for fracture fixation

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History Note

91

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Previous Indexing

  • Fracture Fixation (1979-1990)
  • Orthopedic Fixation Devices (1979-1990)

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  1. E07w.858.442.660.430w
  2. E07w.858.690.725.430w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. External Fixators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016267. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016267
  2. External Fixators. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_fixation
  3. External Fixators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q920565