[The dynamized external fixator. Use and problems].
We report our experience with 11 patients treated with an external fixator that was dynamized at some stage of the treatment. In 7 patients bone union occurred without any other measures, 2 patients were protected in a cast after the external fixator removal, while 2 patients developed a non union that was plated and subsequently healed. According to these experiences, dynamization of an external fixator seems to be a reliable and elegant way to treat simple open shaft fractures, the method is however not advocated for more complex or comminuted fractures.
Rosso
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Martinoli
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Leutenegger
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Rüedi
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D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery
Der dynamisierte Fixateur externe. Anwendung und Probleme.