1. A Biomechanical Analysis of Distraction Force in Modified Hynes-Giddins Dynamic
External Fixator.
Original Article
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 59(3):300-301, September 2007.
Cheema, Mubashir MBBS *; Mangat, Karanjit MRCS *; Holbrook, Nicola B Eng Biomed +;
Rajaratnam, Vaikunthan Dip Hand Surg (Eur) *
Abstract:
Hynes and Giddins modified the rubber band traction device advocated by Suzuki for
management of phalangeal pilon fractures and fracture-dislocations. We present here a
modification of the Hynes-Giddins version of this dynamic external fixator, which allows
alteration of the distracting force by a simple adjustment of the construct.