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. 2011 Feb;114(2):136-40.
doi: 10.1007/s00113-010-1932-3.

[External fixation with motion capacity in complex dislocation of the knee joint and associated injuries]

[Article in German]
T C Koslowsky  1 , R Schadt, K Mader, D Pennig
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[External fixation with motion capacity in complex dislocation of the knee joint and associated injuries]

[Article in German]
T C Koslowsky et al. Unfallchirurg. 2011 Feb.

Abstract

Closed and open dislocations of the knee joint with vascular and nerve injuries are treated immediately and may present an indication for external fixation. In acute trauma definitive treatment and reconstruction of the complex capsule and ligamentous injuries are often impossible. The application of a medial transarticular external fixator with motion capacity combines the treatment of remaining joint instability with the benefit of early joint movement. Disadvantages of prolonged joint immobilisation until definitive stabilisation of the knee are reduced.

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