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Steinmann

name given to specific designs of orthopedic hardware.

Steinmann extension

extension exerted on the distal fragment of a fractured bone by means of a nail or pin (Steinmann pin) driven into the fragment. Called also nail extension.

Steinmann pin

intramedullary pin with a choice of ends, either screw, chisel or trocar. Can be plain at one end or have one of the selected points at each end. Pin drills to drill the holes for the pins, and a chuck to grasp the end of the pin and drive or rotate it are available.

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Steinmann (redirected from Steinmann extension)

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