The preliminary results of this program are encouraging. We recommend that institutions reusing these devices develop specific programs outlining criteria for reuse and guidelines for reprocessing devices for reuse. The results of this study represent an important first step in the validation of the efficacy and safety of reuse of external fixator components.
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