 Surgical Fixation Devices
"Surgical Fixation Devices" 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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Devices used to hold tissue structures together for repair, reconstruction or to close wounds. They may consist of adsorbable or non-adsorbable, natural or synthetic materials. They include tissue adhesives, skin tape, sutures, buttons, staples, clips, screws, etc., each designed to conform to various tissue geometries.
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D053831
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.858.690
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| Concept/Terms |
Surgical Fixation Devices- Surgical Fixation Devices
- Device, Surgical Fixation
- Devices, Surgical Fixation
- Fixation Device, Surgical
- Fixation Devices, Surgical
- Surgical Fixation Device
- Surgical Fasteners
- Fastener, Surgical
- Fasteners, Surgical
- Surgical Fastener
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| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Surgical Fixation Devices" by people in Profiles.
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Harper CM, Iorio ML. Prevention of Thumb Web Space Contracture With Multiplanar External Fixation. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2016 Sep; 20(3):91-5.
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Moreira ME, Markovchick VJ. Wound management. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2007 Aug; 25(3):873-99, xi.
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