Comparative analysis of Charcot ankle stabilization using an intramedullary rod with or without application of circular external fixation – utilization of the RAIN database. Presented at the ...

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 ...

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 ...

(A) Nonunion of attempted ankle fusion. Note the loosening around staple. (B) Revision fusion performed with external fixator. (C) Successful arthrodesis. (A) Nonunion of attempted ankle fusion.

a doctor may use external fixation devices, such as external wires and pins. Doctors may also use casts or splints to reduce some of the simplest ankle fractures. In this case, a person may not ...

However, sometimes they're left in place. External fixators. An external fixator can be used as a temporary frame to hold the bones together when the skin and muscle have been injured.

Washington quarterback Alex Smith took a significant step in his recovery on Monday, getting the external fixator removed from his right leg. Essentially a bulky metal halo encircling his lower ...