[Treatment of open fractures of the foot using external fixation].
The authors give an account of their experience with the use of compression--distraction for the treatment of open dislocation fractures of the foot. The device was designed by the authors and the results are satisfactory when the apparatus is used in the mentioned indications.
Pleva
L
L
Chirurgická klinika ILF KUNZ, Ostrava.
Kopecký
J
J
Simecek
O
O
D016267:External Fixators; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans