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 AlsoInternal Fixators ExamplesFracture Fixation, Intramedullary