Principles of Fracture Fixation in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Fractures are common injuries and their management has evolved over the last 30 years with a greater propensity to treat fractures surgically. There have also been advances in the understanding of the principles of bone healing and the implications on implant choice. This article highlights the vari...

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Published in:Journal of perioperative practice 2010-03, Vol.20 (3), p.113-117
Main Authors: Al-Rashid, Mamun, Khan, Wasim, Vemulapalli, Kishan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bone Nails
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Bone Wires
Bones
Care and treatment
Corrosion
Equipment and supplies
External Fixators
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Fractures
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Health aspects
Humans
Injuries
Innovations
Internal fixation in fractures
Internal Fixators
Methods
Nursing
Properties
Stainless steel
Surgery
Transplants & implants
Trauma
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Summary:Fractures are common injuries and their management has evolved over the last 30 years with a greater propensity to treat fractures surgically. There have also been advances in the understanding of the principles of bone healing and the implications on implant choice. This article highlights the various surgical fixation devices available for the management of fractures and their underlying principles of action.
ISSN:1750-4589
2515-7949
DOI:10.1177/175045891002000305