Correction of multiplanar proximal tibial deformities using the taylor spatial frame

Multiplanar Deformities Correction Using Taylor Spatial Frame in Skeletally Immature Patients

BACKGROUND Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) is a modern circular external fixator that, using a virtual hinge, is able to correct six axis deformities simultaneously. Despite the growing popularity of this method, few reports exist about its use in children and adolescents. To evaluate the effectiveness of TSF in correcting multiplanar deformities in patients with open physis, we reviewed the results...

Does the Taylor Spatial Frame accurately correct tibial deformities?

BACKGROUND Optimal leg alignment is the goal of tibial osteotomy. The Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) and the Ilizarov method enable gradual realignment of angulation and translation in the coronal, sagittal, and axial planes, therefore, the term six-axis correction. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We asked whether this approach would allow precise correction of tibial deformities. METHODS We retrospectively...

Correction of tibial deformity in Paget's disease using the Taylor spatial frame.

A 64-year-old man presented with a severe deformity of the tibia caused by Paget's disease and osteoarthritis of the ipsilateral knee. Total knee replacement required preliminary correction of the tibial deformity. This was successfully achieved by tibial osteotomy followed by distraction osteogenesis using the Taylor spatial frame. The subsequent knee replacement was successful, with no recurr...

Correction of tibial malunion and nonunion with six-axis analysis deformity correction using the Taylor Spatial Frame.

OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of six-axis analysis deformity correction using the Taylor Spatial Frame for the treatment of posttraumatic tibial malunions and nonunions. DESIGN Retrospectively reviewed, consecutive series. Mean duration of follow-up was 3.2 years (range 2-4.2 years). SETTING Tertiary referral center for deformity correction. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Eighteen patie...

Correction of tibial deformity with use of the Ilizarov-Taylor spatial frame.