Taylor Spatial Frame Behavior in High Tibial Osteotomies: A Clinical–Mechanical Study

The introduction of Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) in clinical practice allows for unique capabilities long bone deformity corrections; however, a comprehensive understanding its mechanical characteristics and their impact on callus formation at the osteotomy site is still unclear. current study concerned with application TSF high tibial (HTO) testing this device. Fifty-five (55) patients symptomatic medial compartment knee osteoarthritis varus underwent open-wedge HTO use were prospectively monitored regard to pattern osteotomy. Clinical evaluation revealed that was eccentric all patients. In addition, experimental results from clinically relevant configuration indicate, vertical deflection upper part during weight-bearing accompanied by rotation axis, which acts same direction applied correction process. complementary contributions process response under compressive loads, lead asymmetric gap closure, promotes site. provides useful information decision-making regarding when external fixator HTOs.