Introduction. Traditionally, radiological union of fractures treated with an
Introduction. The aim of the study is to evaluate the results of using Ilizarov technique for correcting the post traumatic lower limb deformities. Materials and Methods. This prospective study included 25 femurs (Group A) and 65 tibias (Group B) underwent correction with Ilizarov technique and frame. Both groups had moderate and complex deformed segments. Outcomes were
Introduction. The objective of this study is to report the first cases of femoral lengthening in children using
Introduction. Pilon fractures are complex, high-energy, intra-articular fractures of the distal tibia. Achieving good outcomes is challenging due to fracture complexity and extensive soft tissue damage. The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term functional and clinical outcomes of definitive management with fine wire
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The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of
Aim. Simultaneous use of Ilizarov techniques with transfer of free muscle flaps is not current standard practice. This may be due to concerns about duration of surgery, clearance of infection, potential flap failure or coordination of surgical teams. We investigated this combined technique in a consecutive series of complex tibial infections. Method. A single centre, consecutive series of 45 patients (mean age 48 years; range 19–85) were treated with a single stage operation to apply an
Aims. Double-level lengthening, bone transport, and bifocal compression-distraction are commonly undertaken using
Introduction. The
The aim of the study is to evaluate how patients over 65 years of age cope with the
Introduction. During its conception,
Introduction. Ashford and St Peter's Hospital (ASPH) is a district general hospital in Chertsey, Surrey. It is a tertiary referral unit offering a circular frame service to manage complex trauma patients in the South East of England. This study analyses the patient pathway in 66 consecutive tertiary referrals from 2015–2020. All patients were managed with an
Introduction. Segmental tibia fractures are high-energy injuries that are difficult to treat. We report on the use of the
Aim. Infected segmental defects are one of the most feared complications of open tibial fractures. This may be due to prolonged treatment time, permanent functional deficits and high reinfection and non-union rates. Distraction osteogenesis techniques such as
Introduction. Segmental tibia fractures are high-energy injuries that are difficult to treat. We report on the use of the
Introduction. Ankle fusion presents a difficult problem in the presence of infection, inadequate soft tissue, poor bone stock and deformity. Nonunion and infection remains a problem even with internal fixation.
The purpose of this study was to review the long term functional results of patients undergoing treatment for high energy tibial plateau fractures. Between January 1994 and June 2013 our unit managed 105 high energy tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker IV-VI) with an
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
The Pelvic Support Osteotomy (PSO) or
The goal of this paper is to compare the results and complication namely infection rates, of the techniques of Standard