Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair

Throughout the history of fracture repair, there are numerous descriptions of minimally invasive repair implants and techniques that have fallen in and out of favor. In 1886, Carl Hansmann invented the first plate and screws (which were locking) for use in humans. They were placed externally with the plate above the skin and the screws going through the skin into the bone, ultimately an early example of minimally invasive fracture repair (MIFR). Eventually the plates and screws made their way under the skin, and over time the preferred techniques of fracture repair involved opening the fracture site and precise anatomic reduction.
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research