A novel translation system for circular external fixation to correct translational bony deformities

•Correction of translational deformity on bone fractures and nonunions is usually complex and may risk neurovascular structures;•Correction with hexapodalic external fixators is simple but expensive for lower income countries;•Translational systems based on Ilizarov frames are unstable and not reliable;•This is a simple, Stable, Reliable frame for this complex deformity. Translational deformities are common complications of conservatively managed bone fractures and some surgically managed fractures with unstable patterns. Realigning the bones can be difficult when soft tissue, scars and calluses form. These deformities can be easily corrected with hexapodalic-based external fixators, but these fixators are not widely available in developing countries. We describe a stable and reliable Ilizarov frame that can be used to treat these deformities and show results of clinical cases.