Technique and results of external fixation of complex carpal injuries.
This article reviews the current indications and technique of external fixation of the wrist for complex carpal trauma. The results obtained in 24 consecutive patients with an average follow-up of 2.4 years are also presented.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lindenhof Hospital, Berne, Switzerland.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013997:Time Factors; D014955:Wrist Joint