Which major advantage is specific to external fixation devices?
a. Faster healing time
b. Allowance for immediate weight bearing
c. Greater freedom of movement
d. Pain reduction
C
The external device for fracture reduction allows greater freedom of movement, decreasing the problems of immobility. Healing time and pain are the same as with any other fracture reduction method.
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