Biological fixation of subtrochanteric fractures by external fixation

被引:18
作者
Dhal, A [1 ]
Singh, SS [1 ]
机构
[1] MAULANA AZAD MED COLL, DEPT ORTHOPAED, NEW DELHI, INDIA
来源
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED | 1996年 / 27卷 / 10期
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10.1016/S0020-1383(96)00116-7
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100602 [中西医结合临床];
摘要
Fifty-one subtrochanteric fractures have been stabilized by external fixation over the last 9 years. Union occurred in all types of fractures, usually within 6 months. Soft tissue interposition led to non-union in three patients. Refracture in one patient and significant limb-length discrepancy in two patients was seen. The technique is versatile, easily reproducible and 'biological'. Protected weight-bearing is not necessary after removal. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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