Treating severe injuries with massive contamination or soft-tissue damage, where internal plates might increase infection risk.
Rapidly stabilizing multiple fractures in "polytrauma" patients to prevent life-threatening complications while they are resuscitated. External Fixation in Orthopedic Traumatology
External fixation (EF) is a minimally invasive method where pins or wires are inserted into the bone through the skin and connected to an external frame. It is primarily used in: External Fixation in Orthopedic Traumatology
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