A biomechanical analysis of distraction force in modified hynes-Giddins dynamic external fixator.

Cheema, Mubashir; Mangat, Karanjit; Holbrook, Nicola; Rajaratnam, Vaikunthan · Ann Plast Surg · 2007

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

Hynes and Giddins modified the rubber band traction device advocated by Suzuki for management of phalangeal pilon fractures and fracture-dislocations. We present here a modification of the Hynes-Giddins version of this dynamic external fixator, which allows alteration of the distracting force by a simple adjustment of the construct.

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