Distal Tibial Reconstruction with Use of a Circular External Fixator and an Intramedullary Nail
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, pp.181-194, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume:
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.2106/jbjs.h.00467
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.181-194
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Distal tibial reconstruction with use of an external fixator when there is bone loss, limb-length discrepancy, and/or ankle instability is associated with many problems. The technique of limb-lengthening, ankle arthrodesis, and segmental transfer over an intramedullary nail has been introduced to overcome these problems. The present study investigates this combined technique.