Before revision: The parts of an external fixator include: Schanz pin Connecting rods Clamps Indications Stabilization of severe open fractures Stabilization of infected nonunions Correction of extremity malalignments and length discrepancies Initial stabilization of soft tissue and bony disruption in poly trauma patients (damage control orthopaedics) Closed fracture with associated severe soft tissue injuries Severely comminuted diaphyseal and periarticular lesions Temporary transarticular stabilization of severe soft tissue and ligamentous injuries Pelvic ring disruptions Certain pediatric fractures Arthrodesis Ligamentotaxis Osteotomies Open fractures that have significant soft tissue disruption (e.g., type II or III open fractures) Soft tissue injury (e.g., burns) Acetabular and pelvic fractures Severely comminuted and unstable fractures Fractures that are associated with bony deficits Limb-lengthening procedures Fractures associated with infection or nonunion External fixation of the mandible .
After revision: The parts of an external fixator include: Schanz pin Connecting rods Clamps Indications Stabilization of severe open fractures Stabilization of infected nonunions Correction of extremity malalignments and length discrepancies Initial stabilization of soft tissue and bony disruption in poly trauma patients (damage control orthopaedics) Closed fracture with associated severe soft tissue injuries Severely comminuted diaphyseal and periarticular lesions Temporary transarticular stabilization of severe soft tissue and ligamentous injuries Pelvic ring disruptions Certain pediatric fractures Arthrodesis Ligamentotaxis Osteotomies Open fractures that have significant soft tissue disruption (eg., type II or III open fractures) Soft tissue injury (e.g., burns) Acetabular and pelvic fractures Severely comminuted and unstable fractures Fractures that are associated with bony deficits Limb-lengthening procedures Fractures associated with infection or nonunion External fixation of the mandible .