Abstract
Investigators evaluating healing of experimentally produced fractures in rat bones have utilized various methods of immobilization of these fractures, such as plaster fixation or intra-medullary nailing. We have developed an external fixation device, a one plane bilateral configuration frame. It has been successfully used in a series of 60 rats for rigid stabilization of experimental fractures of their tibiae. Other methods of immobilization resulted in a relatively high rates of failure, due to delayed union, non-union and mal-union of such fractures. This device provides rigid stabilization of experimental fractures in rats, and also optional compression or distraction of the fracture at one's own will.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 47-54 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgical Techniques |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery