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What to know about external pelvic fixator

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 ...
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External fixation is more suitable for intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in elderly patients

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 ...
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Orthofix Announces First Patient Procedures and Full Commercial Launch of the Galaxy Fixation Gemini System and Expanded Sterile Kit Offerings for Orthopedic Trauma Procedures

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 ...
Healio

External fixation a good option for military surgeons in combat zones

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 ...
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Orthofix Announces FDA Clearance and First Patient Cases With the TrueLok EVO Ring Fixation System

Designed for complex limb reconstruction and deformity correction procedures, the system features radiolucent rings and struts for clearer visualization under X-ray LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)- ...