External Fixator Principles

External Fixator Principles

External fixator is used to stabilize the fracture in the proper position in case of emergency for temporary management as well as sometimes for definitive treatment Aims after placement of Ex-fix It should accommodate the vital limb anatomy Injury access to debridement and secondary procedure Placement as per mechanical demands for patient Patient comfort should […]

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 Distraction Osteogenesis

Distraction Osteogenesis

Distraction Osteogenesis is based on the law of distraction neohistogenesis which is ” when tissue is fixed with a stable device subjected to planar distraction forces after an atraumatic corticotomy, new tissue formation occurs in the presence of intact vascularity and maintained function. New tissue formation: Not only new bone between osteotomized bony cut ends […]

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