Use of a Small Bilateral External Fixator for Ankle Fusion

A variety of methods are available for surgeons to use in an effort to achieve fusion ankle arthrodesis. Among these, external fixation devices have proven to be effective. In this article, we describe the use of a small external fixation frame that is affixed to the medial and lateral aspects of tr...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2009, Vol.48 (1), p.89-92
Hauptverfasser:	Schoenhaus, Harold D., DPM, FACFAS, Lam, Steven, DPM, Treaster, Amber, DPM, Troiano, Michael, DPM
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ankle arthrodesis Ankle Joint Arthrodesis - instrumentation Arthrodesis - methods Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system external fixation External Fixators fusion Humans Medical sciences Orthopedic surgery Orthopedics Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Zusammenfassung:	A variety of methods are available for surgeons to use in an effort to achieve fusion ankle arthrodesis. Among these, external fixation devices have proven to be effective. In this article, we describe the use of a small external fixation frame that is affixed to the medial and lateral aspects of transfixation pins, and used to compress the arthrodesis interface.
ISSN:	1067-2516 1542-2224
DOI:	10.1053/j.jfas.2008.10.007