A Simple and Low-Cost External Fixator for Infected Hand Injuries

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

M. M. E. Wijffels¹  K. A. Bartlema¹  Z. Rahimtoola¹  A. Patel¹ 

[1] Department of Surgery-Traumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 Leiden, the Netherlands

关键词: External fixator;    Septic non-union;    Cheap;    Osteomyelitis;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s12593-012-0069-8

学科分类：外科医学

来源: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

【 摘 要 】

Septic arthritis of finger joints is rare and best treatment is still a matter of debate. [1, 2] Current treatment is based on the simultaneous application of an external fixator with antibiotic-loaded bone cement which has a synergistic effect both mechanically and biologically [3].

【 授权许可】

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