External Fixator & K-Wire Removal

Large Hospital

Case Summary

Patient Profile

23-year-old male, mine blast ulna fracture (healed)

Procedure

External fixator & K-wire removal

Setting

Hospital Ward, Ukraine

Setup Time

5 Minutes

Outcome

Successful - fracture healed, all hardware removed, patient stable

Why this matters

  • OR-Grade Capability: Successfully performed orthopedic hardware removal on a ward gurney, a procedure typically requiring a conventional OR.
  • Minimalist Staffing: Completed the surgery with only a single-doctor team.
  • Effortless Workflow: Surgeon confirmed a reduced workload compared to traditional OR setups.
  • Core Value Proven: Demonstrates the system's ability to deliver high-quality surgical care in non-traditional environments.

Feedback from Surgical Team

  • Lean Staffing: Required only one doctor and one nurse for the procedure.
  • Reduced Workload: Decreased overall team effort compared to а
    standard OR setup.

Words from Head Surgeon

"This case illustrates that the SurgiField is great for surgical procedures which are held in dressing rooms - it is convenient to apply, rather good sterility and requires fewer medical personnel."