title: Deformity correction in Haiti with the Taylor Spatial Frame.
abstract: The Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) is an external-fixator that corrects deformities in 6 axes, and can successfully manage disorders involving multiplanar deformities. In the developing-world, orthopaedic surgeons are often faced with deformities from neglected trauma and birth defects more severe than those typically seen in developed-countries. This article evaluates the applicability of TSF in the challenging medical environment of Haiti. At Haiti Adventist Hospital, the authors treated 80 cases using the TSF with a minimum follow-up of 1-year. Good results were observed in 99% of the cases (79 out of 80), approaching similar outcomes than those described in literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haiti Adventist Hospital, PO Box 2355, 27 Rue Simard, Diquini 63, Carrefour, Haiti. Electronic address: francelito001@yahoo.fr.
authors.forename: Francel
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alexis
authors.affiliation: International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA.
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Herzenberg
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11406 Loma Linda Drive, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
authors.forename: Scott C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D056304:Genu Valgum / Q000601:surgery*; D006205:Haiti; D006801:Humans; D038061:Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Bone lengthening; Developing world; External fixator; Haiti; Limb deformity; Orthopedics; Osteosynthesis; Taylor Spatial Frame