Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bone Plates

Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)

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Abstract

Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bone Plate
  • Plate, Bone
  • Plates, Bone

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  1. E07w.695w.370.374w
  2. E07w.858.442.660.460.374w
  3. E07w.858.690.725.460.374w

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WE 185

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bone Plates. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001860. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001860
  2. Bone Plates. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthopedic_plate
  3. Bone Plates. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20707847