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External fixation of the upper extremity.

W P Cooney, D K Smith

    Instructional Course Lectures
    |January 1, 1987
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    Summary

    External fixation effectively treats severe arm fractures, achieving good function in 75% of cases. Bone grafting is crucial for preventing delayed union in these high-energy trauma injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Trauma management
    • Bone fracture repair

    Background:

    • External fixation is a viable treatment for severe forearm and arm fractures.
    • High-energy trauma often results in compound and comminuted fractures requiring specialized care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of external fixation for upper limb fractures.
    • To highlight principles for achieving limb salvage and good function.

    Main Methods:

    • Application of external fixation principles to forearm and arm fractures.
    • Utilizing open pin insertion with three proximal and three distal pins placed near the fracture site.

    Main Results:

    • Successful limb salvage and good function achieved in 75% of cases.
    • Delayed bone union identified as a significant complication.

    Conclusions:

    • External fixation is an excellent option for severe upper limb fractures.
    • Supplemental bone grafting is essential to address delayed bone union.
    • No single external fixation system demonstrated superiority; open pin insertion is preferred for stability.

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