Radiographic evaluation of modern orthopedic fixation devices.
Orthopedic surgeons employ a wide variety of modern fixation devices in the treatment of fractures. In order to assess these instruments correctly, the radiologist should be aware of both their purpose and their normal appearance. A review of the common internal and external fixation devices used at a major trauma center and the complications of their use has been presented.
Richardson
M L
ML
Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
Kilcoyne
R F
RF
Mayo
K A
KA
Lamont
J G
JG
Hastrup
W
W
D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000592:standards