ReviewCost effectiveness and resource allocation : C/E2022
Use of external fixators in developing countries: a short socioeconomic analysis.
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- Development of a low-cost external fixation system: an off-label solution for resource-limited settings.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Article
- Comminuted fracture managed by Universal Mini External (UMEX) fixator: a case report of two cases and a narrative literature review.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- Balancing patient safety and sustainable healthcare for orthopaedic device utilization in resource-limited countries: insights from the REBOOT Study.Patient safety in surgery · 2026Article
- Axial Biomechanical Performance Evaluation of Locally-developed Modular External Fixator.Acta medica Philippina · 2026Article
- Can Intermittent Teriparatide Facilitate Supraphysiological-Rate Distraction Osteogenesis? A Feasibility Study in the Rabbit Tibial Lengthening Model.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Design and Development of a Novel 3-D Printed External Fixation Device for Fracture Stabilization.3D printing in medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
The use of external fixators (EFs) dates back to 377 BC Hippocrates' time, and it has a wide range of orthopaedic applications. External fixator has expanded its use in the management of fractures and other musculoskeletal conditions. It is widely used all over the world to manage complex musculoskeletal injuries. It has many advantages as compared to internal fixation in some trauma scenarios. However, the cost of the external fixators presents a dilemma to the healthcare system in developing countries. The goals of this review article are to explain the importance of EFs in developing countries in managing fractures, to determine the problems encountered at present during external fixation by developing countries, to identify solutions that could be used to address these issues, expand the use of external fixation into other domains of treatment, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on fracture management based on existing literature. In conclusion, EFs are very expensive, researches have been conducted to overcome these barriers in developing countries. However, there are limitations in implementing in developing countries. It is important to have affordable and clinically acceptable EFs available in developing countries.
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