title: Use of universal split leg accessories for operating table setup in placement of circular external fixators.
abstract: This article describes a technique for the operating table setup for application of circular external fixation devices. This technique uses Universal Split Leg Accessories for the operating room table, which facilitates intraoperative fluoroscopy and makes the application of circular external fixation devices less cumbersome and more efficient.
authors.affiliation: National Naval Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Pinkos
authors.forename: Scott M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Tintle
authors.forename: Francis X
authors.initials: FX
authors.lastname: McGuigan
authors.forename: Romney C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Andersen
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment