In:
Orthopedics, SLACK, Inc., Vol. 22, No. 12 ( 1999-12), p. 1129-1134
Abstract:
ABSTRACT This article describes a technique of ankle arthrodesis using a triangular external fixation frame and presents the results of biomechanical analysis and clinical experience with the frame. Clinical evaluation of 23 ankle arthrodeses performed using a triangular external fixation frame yielded a 91 .3% fusion rate at an average of 11 weeks postfusion. The triangular frame was 79% suffer than a compression-only external frame in torsion and 39% stiffer in anteroposterior bending. This high rate of fusion is attributed to the elimination of micromotion at the fusion site because of the increased rigidity of the triangular external compression frame.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0147-7447
,
1938-2367
DOI:
10.3928/0147-7447-19991201-06
Language:
English
Publisher:
SLACK, Inc.
Publication Date:
1999
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