Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Internal Fracture Fixation

The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.

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Abstract

The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Osteosynthesis, Fracture
  • Fixation, Internal Fracture
  • Fixations, Internal Fracture
  • Fracture Fixations, Internal
  • Fracture Osteosyntheses
  • Fracture Osteosynthesis
  • Internal Fracture Fixations
  • Osteosyntheses, Fracture

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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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72(70)

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Previous Indexing

  • Fracture Fixation (1966-1969)

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  1. E02w.718.472.300w
  2. E04w.555.300.300w

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WE 185

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Internal Fracture Fixation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005593. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005593
  2. Internal Fracture Fixation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_fixation
  3. Internal Fracture Fixation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1667915