____________________ consists of a metal frame that secures pins inserted through the bone above and below the fracture site. It stabilizes a fracture with hardware visible outside the body
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External fixation
External fixation consists of a metal frame that secures pins inserted through the bone above and below a fracture site. External fixation stabilizes a fracture with hardware visible outside the body. It fosters the healing of complex fractured bones, usually in the lower extremities.
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The missing value in 
is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).