title: Impingement of vascular pedicles by external fixator pins.
abstract: Three cases of impingement of external fixator pins on vascular pedicles which complicated microvascular reconstruction of severe leg injuries are presented. Recommendations concerning pin placement are made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Mercer
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*