The use of Hoffmann-Vidal type mini-fixateurs.
The writers describe the use of miniature external fixateurs in injuries of the forearm, the wrist, the hand and the fingers. Various problems raised by the use of these fixateurs at different sites is discussed. Finally, an original application of the mini-fixateur for arthrodesis of the wrist in severe spastic cerebral palsy in mentioned.
D000368:Aged; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery