An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...

A case series found that skin-stretching external fixation devices coupled with negative pressure wound therapy was effective in treating large skin defects, suggesting that this method may be a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Vertical shear pelvic ring injuries present a unique challenge due to their inherent vertical and rotational ...

Soldiers and local nationals often suffer extremity injuries in combat zones, but the United States military has up until recently barely made use of external fixators for these injuries. New ...

Designed for complex limb reconstruction and deformity correction procedures, the system features radiolucent rings and struts for clearer visualization under X-ray LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)- ...

When treating a fracture, your healthcare provider might place an external fixator, also known as an ex fix, to keep the injured bones stable and in place. Bear in mind, though, that these external ...