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Circular hexapod external fixation for periprosthetic tibial fracture.


ABSTRACT: A poor soft tissue envelope often accompanies periprosthetic tibia fracture around a well-fixed total knee arthroplasty and the tibial stem leaves little room for screw fixation. This article describes the practicability and effectiveness of a novel surgical technique using circular hexapod external fixation, in patients with this clinical scenario. It was applied for fixation of periprosthetic tibia fracture in 2 patients. Contact between the external fixation pins and the prosthesis was avoided. Using a web-based software program, a gradual reduction in all planes was achieved. Adequate fixation, stability, reduction, and quick healing were obtained in the 2 cases, with minimal complications. The patients returned to their activity level a few months after external fixation removal.

SUBMITTER: Assayag MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5994564 | biostudies-other | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Circular hexapod external fixation for periprosthetic tibial fracture.

Assayag Michael J MJ   Bor Noam N   Rubin Guy G   Rozbruch S Robert SR  

Arthroplasty today 20170609 2


A poor soft tissue envelope often accompanies periprosthetic tibia fracture around a well-fixed total knee arthroplasty and the tibial stem leaves little room for screw fixation. This article describes the practicability and effectiveness of a novel surgical technique using circular hexapod external fixation, in patients with this clinical scenario. It was applied for fixation of periprosthetic tibia fracture in 2 patients. Contact between the external fixation pins and the prosthesis was avoide  ...[more]

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