Fig. 3From: External fixator-assisted plating osteosynthesis in a rabbit model of femoral bone defects appears to be a feasible and reproducible surgical technique: preliminary insights from a bone substitute studyBefore skin incision a construct in pre-assembled consisting of the 2.4Â mm LCP plate, two threaded drill guides, two 1.8Â mm Kirschner wire and the temporary external fixatorBack to article page