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Fracture Fixation, Internal

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Definition: The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.  do not use /util except by MeSH definition; TN 87; osteosynthesis in fracture surg goes here or under FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY   
See Also Internal Fixators
Examples Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary 		Other names Osteosynthesis, Fracture; Osteosyntheses, Fracture; Internal Fracture Fixations; Internal Fracture Fixation; Fracture Osteosynthesis; Fracture Osteosyntheses; Fracture Fixations, Internal; Fixations, Internal Fracture; Fixation, Internal Fracture

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