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Fixin internal fixator: Concept and technique
M. Petazzoni (1), A. Urizzi (2), B. Verdonck (3), G. Jaeger (4)
(1) Clinica Veterinaria Milano Sud, Peschiera Borromeo (MI), Italy; (2) Clinica Veterinaria Dott., Urizzi, San Michele al Tagliamento (VE), Italy; (3) Huisdierchirurgie, Boechout, Belgium; (4) VCA Newark, Newark, Delaware, USA
Summary
This report describes the Fixin internal fixator systema, a fracture fixation device characterised by a locking conical coupling between screw heads and titanium alloy inserts that are screwed into a stainless steel plate construct. The mechanical principles, implants, instruments and surgical technique are discussed.
Keywords
internal fixator, Osteosynthesis, locking plates, angle-stable plates, conical coupling
DOI
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