WASHINGTON – Despite a growing trend toward open reduction and internal fixation of unstable distal radius fractures, some German researchers are proving that external fixation still has its place.

He said external fixation is an easy to use technique and offers great protection for patients with distal radius fractures. “Probably, it is the best technique when the fracture is highly ...

Internal plating of wrist fractures in elderly patients results in more complications and no long-term benefit compared to external fixation. Wrist fractures involving the radius, a lower arm bone ...

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 ...

And some authors caution against fixation of comminuted femoral neck fractures in the elderly. In 1980, Scheck [1] reported that 40%-70% of femoral neck fractures have posteromedial comminution.

It consists of open reduction and internal fixation, involving doctors resetting the bones and using rods and other instruments to fix them. Surgery can take multiple hours.

Bone fracture repair is a surgery to fix a broken bone using metal screws, pins, rods, or plates to hold the bone in place. It’s also known as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery.

The Circular External Fixation System, expected to commercially launch in early 2022, will complement Paragon 28’s comprehensive internal fixation portfolio and further expands Paragon 28’s ...

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.

Recommendation ID NG38/4 Question Post-operative weight-bearing in people with ankle fractures:- What is the most clinically effective and cost-effective strategy for weight-bearing in people who have ...

Overview Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgery to fix severely broken bones. It’s only used for serious fractures that can’t be treated with a cast or splint.