An external fixator holds the bone from outside the skin through wires or pins. Circular frames allow gradual adjustment in several planes, which makes them suited to complex deformity, lengthening and bone transport. Daily pin-site care and regular adjustments are part of treatment, and patients are taught how to do them.
Conditions commonly treated
- Complex and open fractures
- Gradual deformity correction
- Limb lengthening
- Bone transport for bone defects
- Infected non-union
When to book a consultation
Persistent pain, a visible deformity, a difference in limb length, a fracture that hasn't healed properly, or a second opinion before surgery.
This website provides general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. It does not offer personal diagnosis or treatment recommendations. In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department.