Rigid fixation: A review of concepts and treatment of fractures

John K. Jones; Joseph E. Van Sickels

doi:10.1016/0030-4220(88)90183-1

Rigid fixation: A review of concepts and treatment of fractures

John K. Jones, Joseph E. Van Sickels

Oral Health Science

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Abstract

Rigid fixation has been given considerable attention in the current literature. The concepts of treatment and the philosophies of the different systems vary, as do the results reported by different authors. This article reviews the basic tenets of rigid fixation and points out where systems are similar or diverge. Advantages and disadvantages of each system are covered.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	13-18
Number of pages	6
Journal	Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
Volume	65
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(88)90183-1
State	Published - Jan 1988

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Dentistry (all)

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