title: [External fixation in the treatment of cervical fractures].
abstract: A report is given on the application of external fixateurs for the treatment of complicated fractures of the cervical vertebral column and fractures of the dens. Basic principles of application and construction are represented. The effectiveness of the method if an intraspinal space occupation is excluded is proved by means of X-ray pictures.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Bezirkskrankenhauses Friedrich Wolf, Chemnitz.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schöche
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Externe Fixation in der Behandlung zervikaler Frakturen.