Fig. 4From: Application of unilateral external fixation by the “joystick technique” in the treatment of pediatric tibia shaft fractures: technical noteRepresentative cases with Gustilo type I open tibia-fibula shaft fractures at preoperation and postoperation. A, B X-ray images of a 7-year-old boy at preoperation. C, D X-ray images at postoperative immediate showed good reduction and use of local antibiotic bone cement to prevent infection. E, F X-ray images at postoperative 1 month. G, H At 4 weeks postoperatively, the patient walked without crutches and recovered wellBack to article page