Surgery Definition - When is external fixation used?
Surgery Definition - When is external fixation used?
External fixation is used when treating compound fracture. An external fixation is commonly used to reduce the fracture externally to avoid the need for open surgery and to avoid any open wound. The aim of external fixation is to reduce any infection to the site that is fractured.
External fixation is used when treating compound fracture. An external fixation is commonly used to reduce the fracture externally to avoid the need for open surgery and to avoid any open wound. The aim of external fixation is to reduce any infection to the site that is fractured.
