Soldiers and local nationals often suffer extremity injuries in combat zones, but the United States military has up until recently barely made use of external fixators for these injuries. New ...

Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius (IFDR) represent high energy, complex, unstable injuries, and account for approximately one-sixth of the fractures observed in emergency rooms. 1,2 The ...

External fixation systems constitute a vital approach in orthopaedic fracture management, providing external support that stabilises broken bone fragments while minimising soft tissue disruption. The ...

A case series found that skin-stretching external fixation devices coupled with negative pressure wound therapy was effective in treating large skin defects, suggesting that this method may be a ...

External fixation is used in orthopaedics to treat complex musculoskeletal conditions. External fixator devices disrupt patientsâ activities of daily living and often have a negative effect on their ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Vertical shear pelvic ring injuries present a unique challenge due to their inherent vertical and rotational ...

GLIA, an international medical relief organisation, has designed and produced the world’s first 3D-printed external fixator ...

LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the full U.S. commercial launch and successful completion of ...

Bone stimulators are a therapy that may help with bone healing in certain situations. However, the debate is still out on their effectiveness. Devices such as bone stimulators are often used for ...

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 leg, ...