Dispositivos de fijación interna
Se puede utilizar un dispositivo de fijación interna para mantener los huesos fracturados estabilizados y alineados. Este aparato se inserta quirúrgicamente para asegurar que los huesos permanezcan en posición óptima durante y después del proceso de consolidación.
Revision
Last reviewed 5/2/2009 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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