title: Stable temporary traction substitute with the Pinless external fixator.
abstract: The stable traction substitute with a JBPF seems a very promising indication for pinless clamps, offering good patient comfort and easy care. The implantation of a JBPF is possible under the same conditions as for conventional calcaneal traction. Although the stability provided is less than for conventional external fixators, it is sufficient for a temporary traction device. The JBPF does not affect secondary ORIF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Basle.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Babst
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Regazzoni
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Renner
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rosso
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heberer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*