Copyright © 2011 The Author(s) A User-Friendly Method of Pin Site Management for External Fixators

vol. x / no. x To reduce the need for frame revision and pin exchange and to reduce major complications such as osteomyelitis, an efficient and effective pin management system is needed.” [AQ: 1] Abstract: Pin tract inflammation and/ or infection are common with the use of external fixation devices. Pin sites need to be managed to help prevent complications. There are a variety of regimens proposed for pin care in the literature. The authors present an efficient and simplified approach for addressing pin care protocol using cord locks with the use of compression sponges for external fixation devices. This method obviates the need for extensive bandaging and makes pin care easy for the patient to carry out. A brief review of the current evidence on pin care is presented, and an evidence-based pin care protocol is presented