A modified improvised external fixator: the mini-caterpillar

We present a short report discussing our first-hand experience using a modification of the improvised syringe-barrel external-fixator for hand fractures and its practical advantages in stabilising single bone fixation.

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Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
Published
2025-01-09
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https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241311423
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Bone fractures and treatments
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A modified improvised external fixator: the mini-caterpillar

Samuel E. Norton, Joshua Fasuyi
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
Bone fractures and treatments
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A modified improvised external fixator: the mini-caterpillar

Samuel E. Norton, Joshua Fasuyi
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Abstract

We present a short report discussing our first-hand experience using a modification of the improvised syringe-barrel external-fixator for hand fractures and its practical advantages in stabilising single bone fixation.

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)Vol. 50(8)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (GB)
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Bone fractures and treatments
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