A biomechanical analysis of distraction force in modified hynes-Giddins dynamic external fixator.
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.
Cheema
Mubashir
M
Birmingham Hand Unit, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. mubashircheema@yahoo.co.uk
Mangat
Karanjit
K
Holbrook
Nicola
N
Rajaratnam
Vaikunthan
V
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