Anderson splint

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An·der·son splint

(an'dĕr-sŏn),

a contained skeletal traction splint with pins inserted into the proximal and distal ends of a fracture; reduction is obtained by an external rod attached to the pins; also referred to as external fixation.

Synonym(s): Anderson frame

An·der·son splint

(an'dĕr-sŏn splint)

A skeletal traction splint with pins inserted into proximal and distal ends of a fracture; reduction is obtained by an external plate attached to the pins.

Anderson,

Roger, U.S. orthopedic surgeon, 1891-1971.

Anderson splint - a skeletal traction splint.

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