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intramedullary pin [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

The External Skeletal Fixation System (ESF), with the addition of the intramedullary pin (especially in cases involving the humerus or femur), offers the most flexible and cost effective method of fracture repair available.

CONT

A single intramedullary (IM) pin offers little resistance to rotational forces.

Key term(s)
  • intra-medullary pin
  • intramedullar pin
  • intra-medullar pin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
  • Chirurgie orthopédique
CONT

Réduction d'une fracture tibiotarsienne chez une buse de Harris à l'aide d'un fixateur externe avec broche intramédullaire.

Key term(s)
  • broche intra-médullaire
  • broche intra médullaire

Spanish

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