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. 2013 Sep;95(6):443.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2013.95.6.443.

The diamond frame: a simple and reliable construct for damage control resuscitation for femoral and knee spanning external fixation

I Pallister  1 , A Tong, N Vannet, S Atherton
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The diamond frame: a simple and reliable construct for damage control resuscitation for femoral and knee spanning external fixation

I Pallister et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2013 Sep.
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Figure 1
Figure 1. Femoral shaft fracture in a polytrauma patient. ‘Sounding’ the femoral cortex using straight scissors to assure perpendicular pin placement. Final reduction achieved. Final diamond frame, showing pin placement in relation to muscle groups, handlebars, connecting bars and the synovial reflection of the knee (dotted line).
Figure 2
Figure 2. Severe tibial plateau fracture: admission x-rays and computed tomography reconstructions of temporary reduction achieved. Final diamond frame, showing pin placement in relation to muscle groups, handlebars, connecting bars and the synovial reflection of the knee (dotted line).
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