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Comparative Study
. 2007 Feb;38(2):150-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2006.08.053. Epub 2006 Dec 1.

Use of external fixators for open tibial injuries in the rural third world: panacea of the poor?

Nihar R Padhi  1 , Poonam Padhi
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Comparative Study

Use of external fixators for open tibial injuries in the rural third world: panacea of the poor?

Nihar R Padhi et al. Injury. 2007 Feb.

Abstract

Aim: To determine the cost-effectiveness of external in comparison with internal fixation of tibial fractures in rural India.

Methods: A retrospective study of 41 patients with open tibial fractures and 1 with infected non-union, treated with tubular external fixators.

Results: The average cost to the patient of an external fixator was approximately Rs 600 (or US $12), which compares very favourably with costs of internal fixation of similar effectiveness.

Conclusion: In rural India, the use of locally made external fixators for primary and definitive treatment of open tibial fractures is cost effective.

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