Author/Editor		Kosanović, Miloš; Brilej, Drago; Pilih, Iztok A
Title		Zgodovinski oris razvoja zunanjih fiksatorjev in indikacije za njihovo uporabo
Translated title		History of external fixators and indications for their use
Type		članek
Source		In: Osteosinteza z zunanjim fiksatorjem tretje generacije: podiplomska šola kirurških tehnik. Celje: Medicinska fakulteta, Katedra za kirurgijo,
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 15-22
Language		slo
Abstract		External fixation has come long way since Malgaigne's first description in 1853. Authors describe the history basis of most popular frames used today. The Hoffmann extemal fixator, AO tubular fixator, Dynamic axial fixatior, Ilizarov external fixator were given special attention. External skeletal fixation has gained popularity in last 20 years. A move from complex three dimensional frames to unilateral devices has been evident in recent publications. Based on the advantages of external fixation which does not disturb bone vascularity and that the risk of infection is low the indications have broadened in last years. The most common indications are described in the present paper.
Descriptors		FRACTURE FIXATION EXTERNAL FIXATORS PATIENT SELECTION