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Fracture Fixation, Internal MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Tree Number(s)
E02.718.472.300
E04.555.300.300
Unique ID
D005593
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005593
Scope Note
The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.
Entry Term(s)
Osteosynthesis, Fracture
NLM Classification #
WE 185
Previous Indexing
Fracture Fixation (1966-1969)
See Also
Internal Fixators
Public MeSH Note
72
History Note
72(70)
Date Established
1972/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2022/04/13
Fracture Fixation, Internal Preferred
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