background with the growing interest in long bone distraction several types of distractors have been introduced; all have the same principle of an outer structure which acts like a scaffold and the distracting mechanism is a separate device which is mounted on this outer structure. objectives we have used a simple and very light weight external fixator we designed and discuss the results of dis...

patients and methods sixty elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures were randomized for treatment with either skeletal traction (group a) or an external fixation (group b). in this study patients at least 60 years of age, with ao/ota a1 or a2 type fracture and intertrochanteric fracture as a result of minor trauma, were enrolled. results acceptable reduction was achieved in eight and 2...

The aim of this article is to help clinicians and allied professionals understand problems that may arise with use of external fixators in limb reconstruction and trauma, and in particular describe how preventative strategies can be implemented. The indications for splinting and orthotic use with external fixators can be broadly subdivided into those that facilitate functional loading and those...

Purpose The evaluation of a construction that allows the exchange of circular and unilateral external fixators on the same fixation pins to the bone in outpatient circumstances during bone lengthening and alignment procedures. Methods Nine children were treated with this concept. After bone lengthening and alignment, the circular fixators were exchanged for unilateral fixators in the outpatient...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Humeral lengthening and deformity correction are now being done increasingly for various etiologies. Monolateral external fixators have advantages over traditional Ilizarov circular fixators; they are easy to apply, they are less bulky, and they are therefore more convenient for the patient. We assessed the effectiveness of hybrid monolateral lateral fixators in humeral l...

Objective To review external fixation in the management of war injuries. Method We prospectively followed up 15 external fixators (14 patients) applied in the management of war injuries. All these patients were treated at 202 Field Hospital during the 2003 Gulf Conflict. Results Of the 15 fixators, 13 (86.7%) required early revision or removal due to complications of the injury or the fixator. ...

Objective To review external fixation in the management of war injuries. Method We prospectively followed up 15 external fixators (14 patients) applied in the management of war injuries. All these patients were treated at 202 Field Hospital during the 2003 Gulf Conflict. Results Of the 15 fixators, 13 (86.7%) required early revision or removal due to complications of the injury or the fixator. ...

The objective of the current study was to compare quantitative data on the biomechanical analysis of different techniques for fixation of intercalary bone defects of the humerus, by means of consistently applied methodology on composite models. A total of 25 humeral specimens of composite models were used. An intercalary defect was created and reconstructed using plates, intramedullary nails, e...

We have systematically reviewed the effect of alternative methods of stabilisation of open tibial fractures on the rates of reoperation, and the secondary outcomes of nonunion, deep and superficial infection, failure of the implant and malunion by the analysis of 799 citations on the subject, identified from computerised databases. Although 68 proved to be potentially eligible, only eight met a...