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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Closed fracture
  1. Spinal bone graft - series (image) 
    ... is removed, and the incision is stitched (sutured) closed. Some discomfort is felt in this area. ... a defect in the bone, or fuse a fracture or joint. An incision is ... stitched (sutured) closed. A splint or cast is used to prevent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100136_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bone fracture repair - series (image) 
    ... nerves is necessary. The skin incision is then closed in the usual fashion.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100077_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Leg lengthening - series (image) 
    ... bone incision and the skin incision is stitched closed. A metal device (such as an Ilizarov device) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100127_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia