Simple external fixation of open and complicated fractures |
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Authors: | S R Cannon A R Taylor A R Lynch |
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Institution: | Orthopaedic Unit, Stoke Mandeville Hospital UK |
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Abstract: | Thirty patients were managed with the use of a simple means of external fixation. Ten of these patients had multiple injuries. In 18 the fractures were open. Five cases had loss of bone length and infected wounds when first seen and were treated with the aid of microvascular surgical procedures. Eight cases required skin grafting. One case required a vein graft to the popliteal artery. The method described is simple to use. It requires little previous experience and is cost effective. We recommend its use in the initial treatment of grade 2 and 3 open fractures. It may also be used on closed unstable fractures, and will maintain limb length in severe injuries with loss of bone substance while further treatment is considered or performed. |
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Keywords: | Requests for reprints should be addressed to: Mr S R Cannon FRCS Senior Orthopaedic Registrar The Middlesex Hospital Mortimer Street London W1 |
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