External fixation for fractures and pedicle flap immobilization: A convenient and inexpensive substitute

G. Shmueli, O. Nahlieli, A. Baruchin, H. Z. Herold

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Abstract

A simple, inexpensive, broadly applicable, and quickly applied substitute for the Hoffman apparatus is demonstrated. The procedure uses materials commonly available in hospital operating rooms and provides an excellent immobilization of transosseous pins in pedicled flap surgery and various open and closed fractures of long bones.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)594-595
Number of pages2
JournalPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Volume75
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1985
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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