Technology /AI
New Type of Fixation Allows Regular Limb Hygiene and Stay in Water
Conservative therapy for injuries and non-traumatic diseases of the musculoskeletal system is a daily reality in surgical and orthopedic clinics. An important part of treatment is limb fixation, most commonly using braces, traditional plaster casts, or newer synthetic fixations made from thermoplastics or polyurethane resin. A few years ago, a new type of fixation was developed, which, thanks to its unique structure and properties, is the first to allow daily hygiene and water stay.
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