Surgical treatment of foot and ankle trauma: use of indirect reduction techniques
Carr JB. Hansen ST. Benirschke SK. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Kansas City Foot Ankle. 9(4):176-8, 1989 Feb. A useful intraoperative technique to aid the surgical treatment of complex foot and ankle trauma is described. With mechanical distraction to help obtain bony reduction and improve exposure, it can be used in the acute or reconstructive situation. Indications and a step by step technique are outlined.
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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