Category
Orthopedic Stabilization
Typical Use
Provide temporary or definitive stabilization of fractures and limb reconstruction.
Description
A modular frame system with percutaneous pins or wires connected to external bars that stabilizes fractures, corrects deformity, or facilitates limb lengthening while allowing soft tissue access and wound care, widely used in trauma, infected nonunions, and complex reconstructions. External fixation requires meticulous pin site care, frame alignment, and patient education on mobility and hygiene to reduce infection and mechanical complications. Frame adjustments and staged conversion to internal fixation may be part of comprehensive treatment plans, and multidisciplinary coordination supports rehabilitation and functional outcomes.