Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Fracture Fixation

The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Fracture Reduction
  • Skeletal Fixation
  • Fixation, Fracture
  • Fixation, Skeletal
  • Fixations, Fracture
  • Fixations, Skeletal
  • Fracture Fixations
  • Fracture Reductions
  • Reduction, Fracture
  • Reductions, Fracture
  • Skeletal Fixations

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

osteosynthesis in fracture surgery goes under FRACTURE FIXATION, INTERNAL or FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY

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  1. E02w.718.472
  2. E04w.555.300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fracture Fixation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005592. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005592
  2. Fracture Fixation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73228366