Use of the Hoffman 2 compact external fixator in the treatment of redisplaced unstable distal radial fractures

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

Volumn 13, Issue 7, 1999, Pages 501-505

  McQueen, M M ^a   Simpson, D ^a   Court Brown, C M ^a  

^a NHS LOTHIAN   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Colles fractures; External fixation; Functional outcome; Radius fractures; Surgery

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; EXTERNAL FIXATOR; FEMALE; HAND GRIP; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PATHOPHYSIOLOGY; RADIUS FRACTURE; RETREATMENT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; AGED, 80 AND OVER; EXTERNAL FIXATORS; FEMALE; HAND STRENGTH; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; RADIUS FRACTURES; RETREATMENT;

EID: 0033191330     PISSN: 08905339     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00005131-199909000-00007     Document Type: Article

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