CT Analysis of a Potential Safe Zone for Placing External Fixator Pins in the Humerus

Background Iatrogenic radial nerve injures are a common complication during the placement of external fixator pins at the lateral aspect of the humeral shaft. This study uses a three-dimensional measurement technique to locate a safe entry point for humeral pins when externally fixating the elbow. M...

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Main Authors: Juncai Ye, Qiao Li, Zhineng Chen, Hongyong Zhao, Jiefeng Huang, Jing Nie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2019.1638471