Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Internal Fixators

Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

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Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

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

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

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for fracture fixation

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History Note

91

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Previous Indexing

  • Fracture Fixation, Internal (1986-1990)
  • Orthopedic Fixation Devices (1986-1990)

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  1. E07w.695w.370
  2. E07w.858.442.660.460
  3. E07w.858.690.725.460

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Internal Fixators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016268. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016268
  2. Internal Fixators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57955927