 External Fixators
"External Fixators" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.
| Descriptor ID |
D016267
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.858.442.660.430 E07.858.690.725.430
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| Concept/Terms |
External Fixators- External Fixators
- External Fixator
- Fixator, External
- Fixators, External
- Fixation Devices, External
- Device, External Fixation
- Devices, External Fixation
- External Fixation Device
- External Fixation Devices
- Fixation Device, External
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| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1999 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2021 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "External Fixators" by people in Profiles.
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Stoneback JW, Erdman MK, Marecek GS. Management of Segmental Tibial Bone Defects With a Motorized Intramedullary Bone Transport Nail: A Case Review With Follow-Up. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Oct 01; 35(Suppl 4):S13-S18.
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Chu X, Strage KE, Hadeed M, Parry JA, Funk A, Burlew C, Mauffrey C. Comparison of iliac crest versus supraacetabular external fixator in hemodynamically unstable patients with a pelvic ring injury. Int Orthop. 2021 08; 45(8):2121-2127.
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AlQahtani S, Aibinder WR, Parry JA, Seltser A, Athwal GS, King GJW, Steinmann SP, Faber KJ. Static and Dynamic External Fixation are Equally Effective for Unstable Elbow Fracture-Dislocations. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 03 01; 35(3):e82-e88.
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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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Chaus GW, Dukes C, Hak DJ, Mauffrey C, Mark Hammerberg E. Analysis of usage and associated cost of external fixators at an urban level 1 trauma centre. Injury. 2014 Oct; 45(10):1611-3.
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McCarthy JJ, Davidson RS, Ast MP, Cavorsi GM, Swick J. Sagittal plane deformity during femoral lengthening. Orthopedics. 2011 Oct 05; 34(10):e602-4.
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Richard MJ, Wartinbee DA, Riboh J, Miller M, Leversedge FJ, Ruch DS. Analysis of the complications of palmar plating versus external fixation for fractures of the distal radius. J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Oct; 36(10):1614-20.
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Mauffrey C, Vasario G, Battiston B, Lewis C, Beazley J, Seligson D. Tibial pilon fractures: a review of incidence, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. Acta Orthop Belg. 2011 Aug; 77(4):432-40.
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Suzuki T, Hak DJ, Stahel PF, Morgan SJ, Smith WR. Safety and efficacy of conversion from external fixation to plate fixation in humeral shaft fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2010 Jul; 24(7):414-9.
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Yakacki CM, Khalil HF, Dixon SA, Gall K, Pacaccio DJ. Compression forces of internal and external ankle fixation devices with simulated bone resorption. Foot Ankle Int. 2010 Jan; 31(1):76-85.
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