 Fracture Fixation
"Fracture Fixation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.
| Descriptor ID |
D005592
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.555.300
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| Concept/Terms |
Fracture Fixation- Fracture Fixation
- Fixation, Fracture
- Fixations, Fracture
- Fracture Fixations
- Skeletal Fixation
- Fixation, Skeletal
- Fixations, Skeletal
- Skeletal Fixations
- Fracture Reduction
- Fracture Reductions
- Reduction, Fracture
- Reductions, Fracture
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 4 | | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 | | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2017 | 5 | 5 | 10 | | 2018 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fracture Fixation" by people in Profiles.
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Roaten JD, Kelly DM, Yellin JL, Flynn JM, Cyr M, Garg S, Broom A, Andras LM, Sawyer JR. Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Multicenter Review of the AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines Before and After 2009. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Sep; 39(8):394-399.
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Coleman JR, Lin Y, Shaw B, Kuwayama D. A Cadaver-Based Course for Humanitarian Surgery Improves Manual Skill in Powerless External Fixation. J Surg Res. 2019 10; 242:270-275.
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Alfonso NA, Baldini T, Stahel PF. A New Fastener With Improved Bone-To-Implant Interface Shows Superior Torque Stripping Resistance Compared With the Standard Buttress Screw. J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Apr; 33(4):e137-e142.
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Maertens AS, Martin MP, Dean CS, Rojas D, Parry JA, Maher M, Mauffrey CP. Occult injuries of the contralateral sacroiliac joint in operatively treated pelvis fractures: incidence, root cause analysis, and proposal of treatment algorithm. Int Orthop. 2019 10; 43(10):2399-2404.
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Burlew CC. Preperitoneal pelvic packing: A 2018 EAST Master Class Video Presentation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 07; 85(1):224-228.
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Martin MP, Rojas D, Mauffrey C. Reduction and temporary stabilization of Tile C pelvic ring injuries using a posteriorly based external fixation system. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2018 Jul; 28(5):893-898.
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Glass NE, Burlew CC, Hahnhaussen J, Weckbach S, Pieracci FM, Moore EE, Stahel PF. Early Definitive Fracture Fixation is Safely Performed in the Presence of an Open Abdomen in Multiply Injured Patients. J Orthop Trauma. 2017 Dec; 31(12):624-630.
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Stahel PF, Burlew CC, Moore EE. Current trends in the management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic ring injuries. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2017 Dec; 23(6):511-519.
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Moskowitz EE, Burlew CC, Moore EE, Pieracci FM, Fox CJ, Campion EM, Lawless RA, Cohen MJ. Preperitoneal pelvic packing is effective for hemorrhage control in open pelvic fractures. Am J Surg. 2018 Apr; 215(4):675-677.
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Mauffrey C, Hak DJ. Tibial Defect Reconstruction: A Plea for Standardization. J Orthop Trauma. 2017 10; 31 Suppl 5:S1-S2.
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