title: [Radio-radial external fixation for correction of malunited distal radius fracture].
abstract: For correction of malunited distal radius fractures, the use of the external fixator in radio-radial application was assessed. The device has been used for one-stage correction with corticocancellous bone blocks as well as with hemicallotasis for correction of dorsal angulation. The technical application is described and the use of the external fixator defined. Fourteen patients were treated with radio-radial application, seven of those were corrected with callus distraction. The mechanical possibilities of the fixator allowed complete correction of the malunion.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie am St. Vinzenz-Hospital Köln.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pennig
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gausepohl
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mader
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*