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A low-cost external fixation device using plastic tubes and Kirschner wires was developed. This simple and readily available device was successfully tested in clinical settings.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Biomedical engineering
Medical device development

Background:

External fixation is crucial for fracture management.
Existing devices can be costly and complex.
Need for accessible and affordable orthopedic solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, low-cost external fixation device.
To evaluate the clinical efficacy and usability of the new device.

Main Methods:

Design of a device using parallel plastic tubes and Kirschner wires.
Clinical testing of the devised external fixation system.

Main Results:

The device proved to be fast and simple to implement.

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It was consistently available and demonstrated low cost.

Successful clinical application was achieved.

Conclusions:

The developed external fixation device offers a viable, cost-effective alternative.
This innovation addresses the need for accessible orthopedic fixation methods.