In an interview last month with Fox 5 DC’s Angie Goff, Alex Smith talked about the fixator, saying it was saving his leg, allowing him to heal. He said at the time it would be removed in four to ...

The Washington Redskins quarterback has had the external fixator, which he had worn since breaking both lower bones of his right leg in November, removed nearly eight months later.

External fixation is used in orthopaedics to treat complex musculoskeletal conditions. External fixator devices disrupt patients’ activities of daily living and often have a negative effect on their ...

Alex Smith's Wife Praises QB's 'Resilience' During Rehab Following Gruesome Leg Injury Smith's wife also said the quarterback was no longer wearing a fixator on his leg.

The global external fixator market is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by rapid technological advancements and an increasing preference for minimally invasive surgical procedures. According to ...