Patients undergoing limb reconstruction with the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) often perceive that their frame is loose due to the rattle they hear when mobilising. Our aim was to determine how much and where this movement is in the various frame/bone constructs currently on the market. Using standard tibial saw bones three frames (TSF, Ilizarov and Hexapod) were made in an identical fashion. Constructs were cyclically loaded 4 times to 200 N in tension and compression using the Instron MTS. This was repeated three times. A seventh strut was also placed in the TSF construct and the tests repeated. Bones were then removed and the tests repeated for the frames alone.Introduction
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We have demonstrated that simple targeted changes can make a significant difference to wait till surgery after hip fracture.
2pm to 5pm weekday trauma lists were extended from 2pm to 7pm two days a week. Priority for one hip fracture case first thing on the CEPOD emergency list each day. Fortnightly morning ‘day case’ trauma list for minor cases.