title: Nursing the patient with an external fixator.
abstract: External fixators are an effective way of fixing broken bones while at the same time optimising patients' mobility. In this article Julie Santy describes the major issues nurses need to be aware of to contribute effectively to patient care.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Studies, University of Bradford.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Santy
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D004434:Early Ambulation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D016267:External Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing