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) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON – Despite a growing trend toward open reduction and internal fixation of unstable distal radius ...

, University of Cruz Alta, RS Brazil; , and , University of West Virginia, Morgantown, WVa; , and , Brazil. Although results of studies employing external fixation are quite good, successful ...

Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius (IFDR) represent high energy, complex, unstable injuries, and account for approximately one-sixth of the fractures observed in emergency rooms. 1,2 The ...

External fixation systems constitute a vital approach in orthopaedic fracture management, providing external support that stabilises broken bone fragments while minimising soft tissue disruption. 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 external ...

Bone stimulators are a therapy that may help with bone healing in certain situations. However, the debate is still out on their effectiveness. Devices such as bone stimulators are often used for ...

Tibial plateau fractures are rare, making up around 1% of all fracture injuries. Tibial plateau fractures usually result from severe trauma. But these fractures can also happen when you have weakened ...

Under regional anesthesia, one or two offset pins are inserted into each bony fragment. To avoid damage to the extensor tendon in a closed fracture, the skin is perforated first and the tendon is ...

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 ...