[Combination of open osteosynthesis and external fixator in distal multi-fragment joint fractures of the radius. Methodology and results]

B Petracić; A Petracić

[Combination of open osteosynthesis and external fixator in distal multi-fragment joint fractures of the radius. Methodology and results]

Unfallchirurg. 1992 Feb;95(2):83-6.

[Article in German]

Authors

B Petracić¹, A Petracić

Affiliation

¹ Unfallklinik mit Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, St. Josef-Hospital Sterkrade, Oberhausen.

PMID: 1570535

Abstract

The article describes the application to a minimal open screw-osteosynthesis combined with a fixateur externe following dislocated articular multifragment fracture of the radius. No extensive uncovering of the fragments was performed. The results seen at follow-up examination in 12 patients are presented.

MeSH terms

Adult
Combined Modality Therapy
External Fixators*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
Fractures, Open / diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Open / surgery*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
Radius Fractures / surgery*
Wound Healing / physiology
Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
Wrist Injuries / surgery*