Towards minimally-invasive osteosynthesis
Melcher, G.A.; Rüedi, T.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique 50(7): 449-453
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-5930 PMID: 8211841 Document Number: 417514
While the original techniques of open reduction and internal fixation have proved their efficacy during the last decades, the development of new implants and techniques is mostly based on the experience, that soft tissues and local blood supply are the most important factors for undisturbed fracture healing. Unreamed nails with interlocking plates with limited bone contact as well as soft tissue preserving techniques with minimal fracture visualization and indirect or closed reduction techniques determine the current progress in internal fixation on the way to a minimal access invasive or biological technique.