Internal Fixators

**Definition:** Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

**Tree numbers:** - E07.695.370 - E07.858.442.660.460 - E07.858.690.725.460

**Synonyms:** - Fixation Devices, Internal