X-fix: external fixation is a method used to treat broken bones by placing external rods to hold bones in place rather than opening the body and placing screws and plates. One big advantage is the patient is almost immediately mobile, how fast depends on the hardware and injury, most likely a day to days. Talk to the surgeon after the procedure is done to find out exactly.
Answered 7/10/2014
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Depends: On bleeding, pain, which bone.
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