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external fixation |
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external fixation, a method of holding together the fragments of a fractured bone by using transfixing metal pins through the fragments and a compression device attached to the pins outside the skin surface. Nursing care includes regular cleansing of the skin around the pins and, in certain cases, application of antibiotic solutions or ointments. The pins are removed in a later procedure when the fracture is healed. Compare internal fixation. external fixation Orthopedics Open reduction, stabilization and use of external fixators to manage fracture bone fragments Indications Open fracture with massive soft tissue damage; instant fixation in polytrauma; fractures with deficient
bone stock, infection IF devices Fracture fixation, radius, tibia, pelvis, bone lengthening, Ilizarov device Complications Pin loosening and/or infection. Cf Internal fixation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It can also be used if anticipating a risk of infection and prophylactically treating the area, as in the pin sites of an orthopaedic patient with external fixation (Fig B). OrthoGuard AB antimicrobial sleeve is designed to inhibit bacteria from attaching to pins and wires used with external fixation devices. The 9% fourth quarter increase in Orthofix's orthopedic revenue was driven by higher sales in each of the company's three main product areas, including its internal and external fixation devices, its deformity correction products and its bone growth stimulators for non-union long bone fractures. |
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