External Fixation: Procedure, Recovery, and Care
External fixation is a surgical technique used to stabilize broken bones or support healing after injury. It involves placing pins or screws into the bone on either side of the fracture, which are then connected to a frame outside the body. This frame holds the bone in the correct position during healing.
This approach is often used when the skin or soft tissue around a fracture is damaged, or when internal fixation is not appropriate. It may also be used in complex fractures or limb reconstruction procedures.
Adjustments to the external fixator can be made during recovery to improve alignment or support gradual correction. In some cases, multiplane or circular fixators are used to control movement in multiple directions.
