Fracture Fixation

Fracture Fixation

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The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.

Synonyms: Fracture Fixations Fracture Reductions Fixations, Fracture Skeletal Fixations Skeletal Fixation Reductions, Fracture Reduction, Fracture Fixation, Fracture Fracture Reduction Fixations, Skeletal Fixation, Skeletal Fracture Fixation

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TN 87: various types of fracture surg & related MeSH terms; osteosynthesis in fract surg goes under FRACTURE FIXATION, INTERNAL or FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY

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D005592

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