An Easy-To-Use External Fixator for All Hostile Environments, from Space to War Medicine: Is It Meant for Everyone’s Hands?

An Easy-To-Use External Fixator for All Hostile Environments, from Space to War Medicine: Is It Meant for Everyone’s Hands?

Long bone fractures in hostile environments pose unique challenges due to limited resources, restricted access to healthcare facilities, and absence of surgical expertise. While external fixation has shown promise, the availability of trained surgeons is limited, and the procedure may frighten unexp...

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Main Authors: Julie Manon, Vladimir Pletser, Michael Saint-Guillain, Jean Vanderdonckt, Cyril Wain, Jean Jacobs, Audrey Comein, Sirga Drouet, Julien Meert, Ignacio Jose Sanchez Casla, Olivier Cartiaux, Olivier Cornu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
tibial shaft fracture
external fixator
hostile environments
learning curve
space
developing countries
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4764

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