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Radiographic evaluation of modern orthopedic fixation devices.
Richardson ML, Kilcoyne RF, Mayo KA, Lamont JG, Hastrup W.
Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
Radiographics. 1987 Jul;7(4):685-701
Orthopedic surgeons employ a wide variety of modern fixation devices in the treatment of fractures. In order to assess these instruments correctly, the radiologist should be aware of both their purpose and their normal appearance. A review of the common internal and external fixation devices used at a major trauma center and the complications of their use has been presented.
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Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
Radiographics. 1987 Jul;7(4):685-701
Orthopedic surgeons employ a wide variety of modern fixation devices in the treatment of fractures. In order to assess these instruments correctly, the radiologist should be aware of both their purpose and their normal appearance. A review of the common internal and external fixation devices used at a major trauma center and the complications of their use has been presented.
Posted via PubMed for educational and discussion purposes only.
Link to PubMed Reference
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