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Sete Orthopedic Implants
Sete Orthopedic Implants
Physicians have been using external fixation to treat fractures for more than 2000 years, a method first described by Hippocrates to immobilize fractures while preserving soft tissue integrity. The primary goal is to maintain the length, alignment, and rotation of the fracture, serving as either provisional or definitive fixation.
Fracture healing physiology largely depends on the mode of fixation and level of stability. External fixation provides relative fracture stability, resulting in secondary enchondral bone healing. Orthopedic surgeons can alter the construct to adjust the stability based on specific clinical requirements for upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic fractures.
