Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bone Screws

Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bone Screw
  • Screw, Bone
  • Screws, Bone

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with BONE PINS see BONE NAILS

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History Note

74(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Fracture Fixation (1966-1970)
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal (1970)
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary (1970)

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  1. E07w.695w.370.437
  2. E07w.858.442.660.460.437
  3. E07w.858.690.725.460.437

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WE 185

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bone Screws. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001863. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001863
  2. Bone Screws. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57955834