Unstable fragility fractures of the ankle in the elderly: Transarticular Steinmann pin or external fixation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2017.04.007
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Because of poor skin conditions and comorbidity, open reduction and internal fixation in ankle fractures is frequently contra-indicated in the elderly. This study reports the results of two temporary fixation types in fragility fractures… read more here.
Keywords: fragility fractures; steinmann pin; external fixation; fixation ... See more keywords
Steinmann pin retractor: An auxiliary reduction equipment for the minimally invasive treatment of calcaneal fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030847
Abstract: A minimally invasive approach has been widely used for the treatment of calcaneal fractures, however, its downside in exposing the calcaneal body, affects fracture reduction. We used a Steinmann pin retractor mentioned in our previous… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; steinmann pin; pin retractor; calcaneal ... See more keywords