Sentence examples for using an external fixator from inspiring English sources

Pin tract infection was the main drawback when using an external fixator to treat fractures.

The disadvantage of using an external fixator is the frame-related morbidity, which can lead to non-compliance.

The process of bone transport using an external fixator alone is still a lengthy and uncomfortable process.

Evaluation of the material properties of regenerate bone is of fundamental importance to a successful outcome following distraction osteogenesis using an external fixator.

Postoperative posteroanterior (c) and lateral (d) projections of the left wrist after reduction of the fracture dislocation and stabilization using an external fixator augmented with percutaneous K-wires.

In contrast to previous studies where the osteotomy was fixed using an external fixator [5], we have used plates and screws to avoid tethering of the quadriceps, pin track infections, loosening and the use of a cumbersome device.

A modified DCP or LCP can be used as an external fixator can be used for infected ulna nonunion (Fig. 14).

Today, a similar principle is used in an external fixator produced by Orthofix (Frykman et al. 1989).

A shortcoming of this treatment is that it does not allow correction of leg length discrepancy although it can be addressed using the technique of leg lengthening over the plate; this loses the advantage of avoiding use of an external fixator in the postoperative period.

The use of an external fixator and lengthening through the distal femur may entail an unacceptable infection risk and shortening on the long side is to be preferred.

The use of an external fixator for bone transport to bridge a defect is an alternative to the shortening and staged reconstruction.