Modified External Fixator for Fracture Phalanx in Nakhonpathom Hospital : Case Report

Authors

  • Noppadol Koohasawad, M.D. Division of Othopaedics, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Abstract

          External fixation proved to be a suitable technique for stabilizing open comminuted fracture phelanx. The cost of external fixator is very expensive, therefore a modification of inexpensive and easily performed external fixator is reported. A 65·year-old man who sustained a motorcycle accident with open comminuted fracture of middle phalanx of left ring finger. The patient was treated by debridement and modified external fixator with K-wires and disposable needle cover. After 14 weeks follow-up evaluation, the range of motion of  the PIP joint, the DIP joint and the MCP joint were 90°, 45° and 90° respectively. No serious complication was detected.

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Published

2018-07-16

How to Cite

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Koohasawad N. Modified External Fixator for Fracture Phalanx in Nakhonpathom Hospital : Case Report. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jul. 16 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];24(4):357-61. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/134812