1) Orthopedic surgical procedure
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Ligamentotaxis is a technique used in orthopedic surgery, commonly as a temporary measure, in the management of a broken bone. The term refers to the concept of continuous distraction (longitudinal force) in order to bring fracture fragments more closely together. Ligamentotaxis is the basis for the use of the external fixator in unstable distal l...
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