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A Mini-Invasive Internal Fixation Technique for Studying Immobilization-Induced Knee Flexion Contracture in Rats
Published on: May 20, 2019
Use of a small bilateral external fixator for ankle fusion
Harold D Schoenhaus1, Steven Lam, Amber Treaster
1Foot and Ankle Surgery, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract:
A variety of methods are available for surgeons to use in an effort to achieve fusion ankle arthrodesis. Among these, external fixation devices have proven to be effective. In this article, we describe the use of a small external fixation frame that is affixed to the medial and lateral aspects of transfixation pins, and used to compress the arthrodesis interface.
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