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[Indications for the use of external fixator in orthopedics and traumatology during the developmental age]

G P Bagliani1, C Origo, P Cattaneo

  • 1Divisione di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale Infantile C. Arrigo, Alessandria.

Minerva Pediatrica
|January 1, 1991
PubMed

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External fixators (EF) are crucial in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology, offering improved outcomes and fewer complications compared to traditional methods. These devices are well-tolerated and treat previously difficult-to-cure conditions in children.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric traumatology
  • Biomedical engineering

Context:

  • External fixators (EF) are widely employed in pediatric surgery.
  • Specific types include Wagner, FEA, and Ilizarov devices.
  • Focus on applications in pediatrics during developmental age.

Purpose:

  • To illustrate the characteristics of commonly used external fixators in pediatric surgery.
  • To detail the indications for EF use in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology.
  • To evaluate the benefits of EF compared to traditional treatments.

Summary:

  • External fixators (EF) are utilized in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology.
  • Their application, though more limited in pediatric traumatology than in adults, reduces complications associated with traditional treatments.
  • EF are well-tolerated and enable treatment of complex pediatric pathologies.

Impact:

  • Reduced complications in pediatric orthopedic and trauma cases.
  • Improved treatment options for previously intractable pediatric conditions.
  • Enhanced patient tolerance and outcomes with external fixation devices.

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