title: Hybrid thin wire external fixation: an effective, minimally invasive, modular surgical tool for the stabilization of periarticular fractures.
abstract: Hybrid thin wire external fixation is an effective, minimally invasive treatment for the stabilization of periarticular, supracondylar, and pilon fractures. The extent of bone and soft-tissue loss, high risk of infection, and further damage to the soft tissues precludes open reduction and internal fixation as a safe treatment method. External fixation preserves the soft-tissue envelope with minimal damage and allows fracture stabilization, early loading, and mobilization, which promote bone healing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery A, Rambam Medical Centre, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.forename: Haim
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Stein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint; D001864:Bone Wires; D004551:Elbow Joint; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*