K wire-bone cement external fixator device in certain open finger fractures

ABSTRACT

External fixatiors are useful when wounds prohibit internal fixation and bone comminution render the fracture difficult to control by other means. Since 1986 up till now 1988, fixation with K. wire-bone cement external fixator divice was performed on 49 open finger fractures. The overall results are satisfactory. This simple procedure requires no special instruments and it facilitates reduction of the fractures. It provides stable fixation, accessibility for wound care as well as fixation of the approximated cut extensor tendon ends allowing early mobilization