Author/Editor		Fokter, Samo K
Title		Zunanji fiksator v ortopediji
Translated title		External fixator in orthopaedics
Type		članek
Source		In: Osteosinteza z zunanjim fiksatorjem tretje generacije: podiplomska šola kirurških tehnik; 2001; Celje. Ljubljana: Medicinska fakulteta,
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 99-106
Language		slo
Abstract		Beside their classic bone fragments fixation function, external fixator has been used in orthopaedics to apply distraction force after osteotomy of bone. Based on a biologic phenomenon of distraction osteogenesis, this technique can be utilized to induce the formation of new bone in longitudinal columns along the plane of distraction. In this way, patients with limblength inequality, angular deformities, segmental bone loss and nonunions can be treated.
Descriptors		OSTEOTOMY ARTHRODESIS OSTEOGENESIS EXTERNAL FIXATORS BONE LENGTHENING LEG LENGTH INEQUALITY PSEUDARTHROSIS