Cleaning the metal work of the fixator both to remove
social contamination and wound exudate is important. At
home patients are taught to have a shower regularly and
to dry around the pins and fixator frame with a clean
towel used for this purpose only, which is washed after
each use. If exudate remains after the shower, this can
be removed using sterile saline or boiled water at home.
Pins are cleaned by wiping in the direction away from
the exit wound.