How Are External Fixators Applied?

The procedure for external fixing roughly includes the following steps:

Drilling

By using a driller, the surgeon creates several holes around the damaged and fractured area to access the broken bone directly.

Inserting Wires

This stage involves screwing wires or nuts into the drilled holes.

Putting the Rod in Place

A rod or curved piece of metallic material is set up by the surgeon outside the body.

Joint Adjustment

The fracture can be positioned in the proper natural position by adjusting the spherical joints. In order to prevent infection at the surgery site, meticulous cleaning is done because the screws enter the skin.