Augmented external fixation of distal radius fractures: A biomechanical analysis
Wolfe S, Swigart C, Grauer J, Slade J, Panjabi M. Augmented external fixation of distal radius fractures: A biomechanical analysis. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 1998, 23: 127-134. PMID: 9523966, DOI: 10.1016/s0363-5023(98)80100-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBone WiresCadaverColles' FractureExternal FixatorsFracture FixationHumansRange of Motion, ArticularStress, MechanicalWrist InjuriesWrist JointConceptsLight-emitting diodesFracture fragment stabilityUnstable extra-articular distal radius fracturesConcept of augmentationPhysiologic loadingNeutral zoneMotion-sensing deviceBiomechanical analysisFixator frameFresh-frozen cadaveric specimensEquivalent stabilitySagittal plane rotationFracture patternsPlane rotationFragment stabilityStabilityBiomechanical supportExtra-articular distal radius fracturesDiodesLoadingFracturesFracture fragmentsCadaveric specimensZoneDevices