External fixation involves the use of needles inserted through the skin into the bone and connected to a rigid external frame. This framework fixes the pins in place to stabilize the fracture area while minimizing movement. The main advantage of using external fixation needles is that they provide a stable environment for healing without the need for extensive surgical intervention.
One of the main advantages of external fixation needles is that they can more easily enter the site of injury for monitoring and treatment. In addition, it can be adjusted as the healing process progresses, providing flexibility for injury management.
| Type & Characteristics | Specification Dimensions |
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Self-drilling and Self-tapping
For phalanges and metacarpals
Triangular Cutting Edge
Material: Titanium Alloy
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Φ2 x 40mm
Φ2 x 60mm
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Self-drilling and Self-tapping
Material: Titanium Alloy
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Φ2.5mm x 60mm
Φ3 x 60mm
Φ3 x 80mm
Φ4 x 80mm
Φ4 x 90mm
Φ4 x 100mm
Φ4 x 120mm
Φ5 x 120mm
Φ5 x 150mm
Φ5 x 180mm
Φ5 x 200mm
Φ6 x 150mm
Φ6 x 180mm
Φ6 x 220mm
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Self-tapping
For cancellous bone
Material: Titanium Alloy
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Φ4 x 80mm
Φ4 x 100mm
Φ4 x 120mm
Φ5 x 120mm
Φ5 x 150mm
Φ5 x 180mm
Φ6 x 120mm
Φ6 x 150mm
Φ6 x 180mm
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An external fixation needle is a specialized medical device used in orthopedic surgery to stabilize and support fractured bones or joints from outside the body.
They are preferred when internal fixation options—such as steel plates or screws—are not appropriate due to patient-specific conditions or the severity and nature of the injury.
Pins or needles are inserted through the skin directly into the bone and secured to a rigid external frame, minimizing movement at the fracture site without requiring extensive open surgical intervention.
It creates a stable healing environment, allows medical staff to inspect and treat the wound site easily, and offers dynamic adjustability as bone recovery progresses.
These external fixation needles are manufactured from high-performance medical-grade Titanium Alloy, providing excellent biomechanical strength and biocompatibility.
The lineup includes self-drilling and self-tapping pins with a triangular cutting edge designed for phalanges and metacarpals, standard self-drilling/self-tapping pins, and dedicated self-tapping pins intended for cancellous bone.