2013
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-14-11
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The Ilizarov external fixator - a useful alternative for the treatment of proximal tibial fractures A prospective observational study of 30 consecutive patients

Abstract: BackgroundIn dislocated proximal tibial fractures, the most frequently used treatment is ORIF with screws and plates. Minimally-invasive techniques using external fixation are an alternative. The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical and radiological results using the Ilizarov technique in both uni- and bicondylar tibial fractures.MethodsThirty consecutive patients with isolated fractures of the proximal tibia were treated with the Ilizarov technique, 11 Schatzker I-IV with 2–3 rings and 19 Schatzker V… Show more

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“…Out of them 6 were grade I, 16 were grade II, 7 were grade III. 21 patients had open injuries and were classified based on GustiloAnderson's classification as grade I-4, grade II-13 and grade III-A -4. Based on anatomical level of fracture 18 had upper third fracture, 17 had middle third fracture and 15 had lower third fracture.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Out of them 6 were grade I, 16 were grade II, 7 were grade III. 21 patients had open injuries and were classified based on GustiloAnderson's classification as grade I-4, grade II-13 and grade III-A -4. Based on anatomical level of fracture 18 had upper third fracture, 17 had middle third fracture and 15 had lower third fracture.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this way, the surgeon can avoid disturbing the healing process with other further interventions to the soft tissues, which may delay rehabilitation. 23 Numerous studies have reported good to excellent results with the use of circular fixators. Kataria et al reported their results of 38 patients who were treated with fine wire external fixators and showed no cases of non-union or septic arthritis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Effective 360 degree construct discouraged translational and angular motions while still allowing some dynamic axial movements. Bony contact in combination with compression at fracture site augments the frame's stability, which results in load sharing between the frame and the bone and the ability to bear weight [28] . This produced cyclic axial micromotion at the fracture site which is beneficial for fracture healing [29,30,31] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The patients were assessed clinically and radiologically for alignment, bone contact and later on callus formation in the out patient clinic. The decision of frame removal was taken after clinical and radiological assessment as described by Ramos et al [21] . The fracture was regarded as united when 3 out of 4 cortices on antero-posterior and lateral x-rays showed bridging callus, fracture was stable under manual stress and patient was able to walk without pain after the connecting rods had been removed.…”
Section: Exclusion Criteriamentioning
confidence: 99%
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