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2021-05-23

A child may need the help of a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for many reasons: musculoskeletal injuries caused by playing a sport, jumping, climbing or cycling, and conditions that have to be treated by a specialized team. In addition to several pediatric solutions and a deep knowledge within the orthopedic surgical field, Orthofix offers a complete and effective treatment philosophy.

2021-05-22

A typical question that a surgeon has to face when deciding the treatment of a bony injury is when to use internal fixation instead of external fixation. A common answer is “when the patient is compliant, with sufficient bone and soft tissue quality, and presents less complex fractures”. Surgeon’s expertise and preference may also affect the final surgical plan.