Use of the Taylor Spatial Frame in Compression Arthrodesis of the Ankle: A Study of 10 Cases

Die Arthrodese des Sprunggelenks in Infektsituationen: Ergebnisse mit dem Ilizarov-Ringfixateur

“…der Taylor-Spatial-Frame-Fixateur (TSF) als Weiterentwicklung des klassischen Ilizarov-Ringfixateurs dar, der die simultane Korrektur ohne Umbauten vereinfacht und zeitlich verkürzt [42,43]. Erste gute Ergebnisse mit dem TSF zur aseptischen Sprunggelenksarthrodese sind kürzlich veröffentlicht worden [44], stehen jedoch in der septischen Situation noch aus. Eine Möglichkeit zur Verhinderung einer Spitzfußstellung stellt die Mittelfußtrans-fixation in das Ringsystem dar.…”

Correction of Traumatic Ankle Valgus and Procurvatum using the Taylor Spatial Frame: A Case Report

“…Thiryayi, et al, described ankle fusion using the TSF in 10 patients. 2 The patients stayed in the fixator for an average of 24 weeks. All patients demonstrated bony union.…”

“…The TSF has two rings and six struts that are expandable. 2 The deformity parameters are measured by the surgeon and are introduced into the TSF software in which a prescription is printed. 3 We present a case report of a pediatric case where a TSF was utilized for correction of a multiplanar ankle deformity.…”

Current Concepts in the Management of Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

“…Salem et al (51) presented their data from 22 complex cases, all of which eventually achieved union; however, 3 patients required prolonged frame treatment for nonunion. The use of a Taylor Spatial Frame (Smith & Nephew, Memphis, TN) has also been described (52), with successful outcomes in 10 ankles, and an average frame period of 24 (range 8 to 44) weeks, although the interval to union was an average of 8 (range 4 to 23) months. Their series did, however, include several patients undergoing revision fusion procedures and also some patients with infected ankle nonunion.…”