title: Calculating the mounting parameters for Taylor Spatial Frame correction using computed tomography.
abstract: The Taylor Spatial Frame uses a computer program-based six-axis deformity analysis. However, there is often a residual deformity after the initial correction, especially in deformities with a rotational component. This problem can be resolved by recalculating the parameters and inputting all new deformity and mounting parameters. However, this may necessitate repeated x-rays and delay treatment. We believe that error in the mounting parameters is the main reason for most residual deformities. To prevent these problems, we describe a new calculation technique for determining the mounting parameters that uses computed tomography. This technique is especially advantageous for deformities with a rotational component. Using this technique, exact calculation of the mounting parameters is possible and the residual deformity and number of repeated x-rays can be minimized. This new technique is an alternative method to accurately calculating the mounting parameters.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. mkucukkaya@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kucukkaya
authors.forename: Ozgur
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Karakoyun
authors.forename: Raffi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Armagan
authors.forename: Unal
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kuzgun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D012399:Rotation; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome