Intramedullary nailing treats pediatric tibial fractures more effectively than external fixation, a retrospective study shows. Erik N. Kubiak, MD, and colleagues at the New York University ...

Using a hinged external fixator improves postoperative function in patients treated for high-energy tibial plateau fractures, a prospective study shows. “The Compass Knee Hinge (Smith & Nephew ...

If the fracture is severe and you need tibial plateau surgery, the doctor will insert a temporary external fixator, an instrument consisting of pins and bars, into your knee. Once the swelling has ...

Fracture blisters occur in about 1/3 of ... which automatically functions as an unlimited external fixator. Tibia nonfixers just want to keep the ankle balanced. It is important to remember ...

External fixation of phalangeal fractures is a good method for osteosynthesis in certain situations. The simplicity of the surgical procedure and the minimal disruption of the normal bone ...

The surgeon may also use rods placed inside the tibia or pins placed through the bones above and below the fracture. They will attach these to a rigid frame called an external fixator to hold the ...

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 ...

The Galaxy UNYCO (Orthofix) is a single-use, modular bar-clamp, external fixation system. It is designed for temporary stabilisation of complex lower limb fractures of the femur, tibia, ankle and foot ...

The tibia, or shinbone, is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. It’s one of the most commonly fractured bones in the body. Symptoms of a fracture in your tibia can range from bruising ...

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 ...