title: Technique and results of external fixation of complex carpal injuries.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lindenhof Hospital, Berne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Fernandez
mesh_terms: 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