The patient has a fracture of the right tibia and fibula. The orthopedic surgeon decides to surgically correct the fractures with the type of device pictured in the figure. What type of device is being used?
1. External fixation device
2. Internal fixation device
3. Buck's traction
4. External wiring
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Rationale 1: In external fixation, pins are placed through the bone above and below the fracture site to attach the bone to an external frame.
Rationale 2: Internal fixation devices involve a surgical incision with the placement of plates and screws. The incision is then closed and the devices are not visible externally.
Rationale 3: Buck's traction is a traction device used for fractured hips.
Rationale 4: This is not a wiring device.
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