internal fixation

medicine
Also known as: osteosynthesis

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use in bone therapeutics

  • osteomyelitis
    In bone disease: Therapeutic and corrective measures

    Internal fixation (osteosynthesis) of bone is aimed at restoration of continuity and stability during healing of a fracture, arthrodesis, or osteotomy (see below). For this purpose a variety of metal screws, pins, plates, and wires have been developed. The metal used is either stainless steel…

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