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Complications of External Fixation

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External Fixation in Orthopedic Traumatology

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External fixation has assumed an important role in damage control orthopedics. Common indications include open fractures, bridging juxta-articular fractures or dislocations, and pelvic external fixation. Complications may ensue from external fixation as with other surgical treatment. It is important for the surgeon to be aware of these potential complications and to manage them appropriately to achieve a successful outcome.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    G. Zych

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  1. , Department of Orthopaedics, University of Louisville, Louisville, 40207, USA

    David Seligson

  2. , Department of Orthopediaedics, University of Louisville, Louiseville, 40292, Kentucky, USA

    Cyril Mauffrey

  3. , Department of Orthopaedics, University of Louisville, Louisville, 40203, Kentucky, USA

    Craig Roberts

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Zych, G. (2012). Complications of External Fixation. In: Seligson, D., Mauffrey, C., Roberts, C. (eds) External Fixation in Orthopedic Traumatology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2197-8_12

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