<unk>  is a surgical treatment wherein rods are screwed into bone and exit the body to be attached to a stabilizing structure on the outside of the body. It is an alternative to internal<unk> , where the components used to provide stability are positioned entirely within the patient's body. It is used to stabilize bone and soft tissues at a distance from the operative or injury focus. They provide unobstructed access to the relevant skeletal and soft tissue structures for their initial assessment and also for secondary interventions needed to restore bony continuity and a functional soft tissue cover. Surgical pins exiting the skin
External fixation
Internal fixation
Percutaneous pinning
Shoulder reduction
Condylar decompression
Arthrodesis
Knee replacement
Narcosynthesis