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Fracture Fixation

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Definition: The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.  TN 87: various types of fracture surg & related MeSH terms; osteosynthesis in fract surg goes under FRACTURE FIXATION, INTERNAL or FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY   
See Also External Fixators; Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Examples Fracture Fixation, Internal; Ilizarov Technique 		Other names Skeletal Fixation; Skeletal Fixations; Fracture Fixations; Fixations, Skeletal; Fixations, Fracture; Fixation, Skeletal; Fixation, Fracture

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