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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
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(12): 999-1000, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-977509
ABSTRACT
@#ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of nickel-titanium(Ni-Ti) shape memory alloy embracing internal fixer on oblique or spiral fracture.Methods23 cases with spiral or oblique fracture accepted internal fixation with Ni-Ti shape memory alloy embracing.The time of bone healing,articular function,the appearance and function of the wound extremity were evaluated after 9~34 months follow-up.ResultsAll fractures healed in 4~16 weeks after operation.None infection,nonunion,embracing emersion or break had been found. The fine rate was 91.3%.ConclusionThe effect of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy embracing internal fixer on long spiral or long oblique fracture is satisfactory.