Classical fixation using a circular frame involves two rings per segment and in many units this remains the norm whether using ilizarov or hexapod type frames. We present the results of two ring circular frame at King's College Hospital. A prospective database has been maintained of all frames applied since 2007. Radiographs from frames applied prior to July 2022 were examined. Clinic letters were then used to identify complications. Included: two ring hexapod for fracture, malunion, nonunion, arthrodesis or deformity correction in the lower limb. Excluded: patients under 16 years old, diabetic feet, Charcot joints, soft tissue contractures, arthrodiastasis, correction of the mid/forefoot, plate fixation augmentation, fixation off a third ring.Introduction
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A “Clinical Incident Data Collection Form” has been developed to collect and analyse different classifications such as potential risks, near misses, clinical incident, equipment failure and drug error. Trauma, Orthopaedic and Emergency speciality trigger lists will be set up. A Research Officer is in post and a Multidisciplinary Steering Group has been developed, and speciality links have been established. An education programme has commenced for multidisciplinary staff. The aim is to design and test the Clinical Risk Management in action in order to control and reduce risk in clinical care in the Trauma &
Orthopaedic and A&
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