Role of dynamic external fixator in the management of fractures of distal end of radius.
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2004-09-13
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The intra-articular fracture of radius has been an enigma for orthopaedic surgeons since time immemorial. It is a dilemma as to when to use the fixator, when to mobilise after fixator or simply treat it by conservative means. Numerous fixators are in vogue depending on the preference of the surgeon--in the present prospective study the results of dynamic external fixator--which, based on the principle of ligamentotaxis, were evaluated over a 3-year period and the results showed that although excellent radiological results were seen in 90% of the cases yet only 75% of the cases had a excellent functional result.
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Anand A, Sood LK, Sud A, Singh T, Kannojia R. Role of dynamic external fixator in the management of fractures of distal end of radius. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2004 Sep; 102(9): 495-6, 498-9