The concept of external fixation applied to the mandible was first developed by Ginestet
in 1936 (cited by Mukerji et al).
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It describes a technique in which long screws are passed through the skin into either
side of a fractured segment and secured in place using an external fixator. This approach
is indicated in cases where there is significant loss of bone, in heavily comminuted
fractures, and in fractures that are pathological or grossly infected.
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- External fixation for mandibular fractures.Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2009; 17: 45-53
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Published online: February 06, 2020
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