title: The taylor spatial frame™ for correction of neglected fracture dislocation of the ankle.
abstract: Treatment of neglected fracture dislocations of the ankle poses a surgical challenge. Extensive open reduction can frequently be contraindicated because of local skin conditions and contractures. The Taylor Spatial Frame™ (TSF) has been used to reduce and maintain reduction of complex fractures. Its use in fracture dislocation of the ankle joint has not been described. We describe a case where a TSF was used to reduce and treat a 6-week-old fracture dislocation of the ankle. The TSF is a versatile device, which has a role in the management of both acute and neglected fractures.
authors.affiliation: Central Middlesex Hospital, London, United Kingdom. shenoy.ravi@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ravikiran
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shenoy
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kubicek
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pearse
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D058069:Neglected Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome