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Techniques for Reinforcing the External Fixator

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We have discussed the standard operative technique for the external fixation of a tibial fracture under normal circumstances. Here we shall describe some special techniques that have proved useful for augmenting the stiffness of the frame.

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Weber, B.G. (1985). Techniques for Reinforcing the External Fixator. In: The External Fixator. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70015-6_6

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