Distal Tibial Reconstruction with Use of a Circular External Fixator and an Intramedullary Nail

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Eralp L., Kocaoglu M.

JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, pp.181-194, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

• 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.