Internal Fixators

"Internal Fixators" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

Descriptor ID	D016268
MeSH Number(s)	E07.695.370 E07.858.442.660.460 E07.858.690.725.460
Concept/Terms	Internal Fixators Internal Fixators Fixator, Internal Fixators, Internal Internal Fixator Fixation Devices, Internal Device, Internal Fixation Devices, Internal Fixation Fixation Device, Internal Internal Fixation Device Internal Fixation Devices

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Internal Fixators".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Prostheses and Implants [E07.695]
Internal Fixators [E07.695.370]
Surgical Equipment [E07.858]
Orthopedic Equipment [E07.858.442]
Orthopedic Fixation Devices [E07.858.442.660]
Internal Fixators [E07.858.442.660.460]
Surgical Fixation Devices [E07.858.690]
Orthopedic Fixation Devices [E07.858.690.725]
Internal Fixators [E07.858.690.725.460]

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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Internal Fixators" by people in this website by year, and whether "Internal Fixators" was a major or minor topic of these publications.

Bar chart showing 55 publications over 19 distinct years, with a maximum of 10 publications in 2010

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2003	2	0	2
2004	0	1	1
2005	2	4	6
2006	0	2	2
2007	1	2	3
2008	0	1	1
2009	1	3	4
2010	5	5	10
2011	0	3	3
2012	2	3	5
2013	0	3	3
2014	1	0	1
2015	1	1	2
2016	1	0	1
2017	0	3	3
2018	1	2	3
2019	1	1	2
2020	1	1	2
2021	0	1	1

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Franzone JM, Sargent BM, Dang Do AN, Knue M, Marini JC, Kruse RW. Stress Shielding in the Setting of Osteogenesis Imperfecta and the Effect of Downsizing an Intramedullary Rod: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2021 07 23; 11(3).

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Nielsen E, Andras LM, Siddiqui AA, Michael N, Garg S, Paloski M, Brighton BK, Ferrero E, Mazda K, Ilharreborde B, Skaggs DL. 40% reoperation rate in adolescents with spondylolisthesis. Spine Deform. 2020 10; 8(5):1059-1067.

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Meza BC, Shah SA, Vitale MG, Sturm PF, Luhmann SJ, Anari JB. Proximal anchor fixation in magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR): preliminary 2-year results of the impact of anchor location and density. Spine Deform. 2020 08; 8(4):793-800.

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Baky FJ, Larson AN, St Hilaire T, Pawelek J, Skaggs DL, Emans JB, Pahys JM. The Effect of Expansion Thoracostomy on Spine Growth in Patients with?Spinal Deformity and Fused Ribs Treated with Rib-Based Growing?Constructs. Spine Deform. 2019 09; 7(5):836-841.

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Abousamra O, Sullivan BT, Samdani AF, Yaszay B, Cahill PJ, Newton PO, Sponseller PD. Three Methods of Pelvic Fixation for Scoliosis in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Differences at 5-year Follow-Up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Jan 01; 44(1):E19-E25.

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Goldbach AR, Zlotolow DA, Fenerty SD, Rapp J, Gershkovich G, Ali S. Ulnar focal cortical indentation: a progressive, deforming variant of focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia. Pediatr Radiol. 2019 02; 49(2):187-195.

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Lutsky KF, Edelman D, Lebowitz C, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK. Union Rates and Complications After Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Fusion. Hand (N Y). 2019 11; 14(6):803-807.

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Janjua MB, Hwang SW, Samdani AF, Pahys JM, Baaj AA, H?rtl R, Greenfield JP. Instrumented arthrodesis for non-traumatic craniocervical instability in very young children. Childs Nerv Syst. 2019 01; 35(1):97-106.

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Jain A, Sponseller PD, Shah SA, Yaszay B, Njoku DB, Miyanji F, Newton PO, Bastrom TP, Marks MC. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Loss of 1 Blood Volume During Spinal Fusion Surgery in Patients With Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec; 37(8):e484-e487.

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Vivas AC, Hwang SW, Pahys JM. Insertion of magnetically controlled growing rods in a patient with a diaphragmatic pacemaker: case report. Neurosurg Focus. 2017 Oct; 43(4):E14.

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