External fixation is a versatile and indicated procedure for open/closed fractures, soft tissue and bone defects, significant infection including osteomyelitis, and limb deformity correction. Pin site infections associated with external fixation are a challenging problem caused by bacterial adhesion with biofilm formation.
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