Intramedullary nailing treats pediatric tibial fractures more effectively than external fixation, a retrospective study shows. Erik N. Kubiak, MD, and colleagues at the New York University Hospital ...
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) ...
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 ...