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. Doctors may use ...

Circular external fixation was effective for gradual correction of ankle soft tissue contractures, according to a presentation at the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Annual Scientific ...

We applied the modified Orthofix LRS fixator to a total of 10 extremities in 7 patients. Four patients had arthrogryposis, and one patient each had sickle cell disease, previous knee sepsis, and ...

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 ...