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) ...

Using a medially based external fixator can help correct varus malalignment following operative management of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The device can also promote better outcomes, ...

Objectives: To examine the value of operative fracture stabilization by means of the ring fixator in fractures of the lower extremity in the presence of chronic paralysis caused by transverse lesions ...

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to repair broken bones that need to be put back together. During the surgery, some form of hardware is used to hold the bone in ...

The Ilizarov method is routinely used in eastern Europe in the treatment of bone fractures. Studies of patients have shown that the unorthodox steel frame has many advantages over traditional open ...

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 ...

A highly specialized procedure that lengthens bones can prevent the need for amputations in selected patients who have suffered severe fractures. And now a new study has found that an alternative limb ...

In striking an exclusive distribution agreement with OrthoPediatrics Corp. announced today, OSSIO Inc. expands access to its ...

The Galaxy UNYCO (Orthofix) is a single-use, modular bar-clamp, external fixation system. It is designed for temporary stabilisation of complex lower limb fractures of the femur, tibia, ankle and foot ...