title: [Osteosynthesis equipment. Types--principles of action--radiologic evaluation].
abstract: The standard osteosynthetic implants suggested by the AO (Association for Osteosynthesis Problems) are surveyed: lag screws, tension band wires, plates, nails, external fixators, as are other bone-fixation aids with regard to function, implementation and important aspects concerning radiological evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wörtler
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Roos
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Peters
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails / Q000592:standards; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000592:standards; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000592:standards; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000592:standards; D016267:External Fixators / Q000592:standards; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000592:standards*
vernacular_title: Osteosynthesematerial. Typen--Wirkungsprinzipien-radiologische Beurteilung.