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Supramalleolar Osteotomy Using Circular External Fixation with Six-Axis Deformity Correction of the Distal Tibia.

Authors :
Horn, Daniel M.
Fragomen, Austin T.
Rozbruch, S. Robert
Source :
Foot & Ankle International; Oct2011, Vol. 32 Issue 10, p986-993, 8p, 15 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article reports on research which was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a technique which featured a supramalleolar osteotomy using circular external fixation to correct a six-axis deformity of the distal tibia. Researchers evaluated 52 patients. They concluded that the technique was effective in treating distal tibial deformities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10711007
Volume :
32
Issue :
10
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Foot & Ankle International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66803167
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3113/FAI.2011.0986