The anatomical base of unilateral external fixation in the upper limb

T. Gausepohl, J. Koebke, D. Pennig, S. Hobrecker, K. Mader

Department of Trauma Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, St.Vinzenz-Hospital, Merheimer Str. 221-223, D-50733 Cologne, Germany/ Institute II for Anatomy, Josef-Stelzmannstr. 9, D-50739 Cologne, Germany

Abstract

Unilateral external fixation requires an anatomically sound implantation of screws into the upper extremity. Detailed knowledge about the anatomical situation in the areas of pin implantation is of great importance. This paper focuses on relevant anatomical landmarks when implanting screws for external fixation in the humerus, the elbow, the forearm and the hand by studying anatomical specimen. 

Keywords: Unilateral external ®xation; Anatomical features; Upper arm; Forearm; Hand; Implantation corridor

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