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External Fixation
Bones are strong and somewhat flexible when an outside force is placed on them, but if this force is excessive, the bones can break. There are many kinds of broken bones (fractures). Some fractures are not visible outside the body and some result in the bone piercing through the skin. The latter is referred to as an open or compound fracture. This type of fracture is considered fairly serious due to the risk of wound infection. In this case the bone will also require a surgical procedure called a fixation, where materials like pins and wires will be used to hold the two (or more) parts of the fracture together so the bone can heal.
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