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A Mini-Invasive Internal Fixation Technique for Studying Immobilization-Induced Knee Flexion Contracture in Rats
Published on: May 20, 2019
Distraction with external fixator for contractures of proximal interphalangeal joints: good outcome in 10 cases
Shirzad Houshian1, Henrik A Schrøder
1Department of Orthopedics, Hand Section, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark. shirzad.houshian@uhl.nhs.uk
Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
|June 8, 2004
Abstract:
We present a new and simple technique for the treatment of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint contractures by mini Orthofix external fixator without open surgery. The technique was tested on 10 patients. We found that the fixator is easy to apply and effective in reducing contractures of the PIP joint by soft tissue distraction.

