Anderson splint
(redirected from Anderson frame)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
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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.
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Anderson,
Roger, U.S. orthopedic surgeon, 1891-1971.Anderson splint - a skeletal traction splint.
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