title: A biomechanical analysis of distraction force in modified hynes-Giddins dynamic external fixator.
abstract: Hynes and Giddins modified the rubber band traction device advocated by Suzuki for management of phalangeal pilon fractures and fracture-dislocations. We present here a modification of the Hynes-Giddins version of this dynamic external fixator, which allows alteration of the distracting force by a simple adjustment of the construct.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Hand Unit, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. mubashircheema@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Mubashir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cheema
authors.forename: Karanjit
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mangat
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Holbrook
authors.forename: Vaikunthan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rajaratnam
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001864:Bone Wires; D016267:External Fixators; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical