title: [Osteosynthesis of forearm bones using the Polfix method with use of atypical implants--preliminary report].
abstract: A new method of forearm bones fragments fixation in patients with fractures and/or nonunion is presented. Screws within Polfix external fixator have been replaced by threaded Kirschner wires. The fixator and surgical technique are described, long-term results of treatment of 13 fractures/nonunions in 7 patients are demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Oddziału Ortopedyczno-Urazowego Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Zespolonego, Białymstoku.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Szostakowski
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Ramotowski
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Mazurkiewicz
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borowik
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Osteosynteza kości przedramienia metoda Polfix z zastosowaniem nietypowych wszczepów--doniesienie wstepne.