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Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_7 | Pages 18 - 18
1 Feb 2013
FRACTURE HEALING IN TIBIAL FRACTURES: ILIZAROV VERSUS TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME
Menakaya C Hadland Y Barron E Sharma H
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Introduction

The optimal treatment of high-energy tibia fractures remains controversial. The role of external fixators has been shown to be crucial. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of using either Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) or Ilizarov frames in treatment of high-energy tibia fractures in a tertiary trauma referral centre.

Methodology

Retrospective review of consecutive series identified two treatment groups; Group 1(TSF) and Group 2 (Ilizarov). Time in frame (healing time) was defined as time from insertion to removal of frame. All patients with incomplete data secondary to loss to follow-up or death were eliminated.