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  • Title: External fixation. Historic review, advantages, disadvantages, complications, and indications.
    Author: Sisk TD.
    Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res; 1983 Nov; (180):15-22. PubMed ID: 6354542.
    Abstract:
    The immobilization of fracture fragments by the insertion of pins connected externally by plaster, metal devices, or other appliances is not a new concept. In the past two centuries external fixation has enjoyed long periods of enthusiastic use alternating with intervals of total disrepute.
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