A Cheap Hand-Made Mandibular External Fixator?. Issue 7 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wojcik, Thomas; Nicot, Romain; Ferri, Joel; Raoul, Gwenael
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 27:Issue 7(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: External fixators -- fracture fixation -- mandible; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002963
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: The external mandibular fixator is one of the tools that maxillofacial have to contain complex fractures, in particular in the context of ballistic traumas or comminuted fractures. The authors present a craft external fixator inspired from Joe Hall Morris fixation. This technique, particularly cheap, can be an alternative to a conventional external fixator. The authors report their advices and tricks to guide the implementation of that external fixator and avoid pitfalls. Indications of this surgical device are discussed.