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Nima Heidari¹, Andrew Hughes, Roger M Atkins

¹Limb Reconstruction Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, United Kingdom. n.heidari@gmail.com

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This study presents an intra-operative method for adjusting the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) without software. This technique allows for accurate frame adjustments in locked mode, simplifying complex fracture treatment.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Biomedical engineering

Background:

The Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) is a hexapod external fixator for complex fractures and deformities.
It utilizes 6 independent struts connecting two rings, allowing 6 degrees of freedom for precise bone manipulation.
Current TSF adjustments rely on complex software calculations based on postoperative radiographs.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe an innovative intra-operative method for adjusting the TSF.
To enable accurate frame adjustments in the locked mode without software dependency.

Main Methods:

The study details a novel technique for intra-operative TSF adjustment.
This method focuses on manipulating the frame in its locked configuration.

Main Results:

The described intra-operative method allows for accurate TSF adjustments without software.
This technique simplifies the correction of fracture fragments during surgery.

Conclusions:

An intra-operative method for TSF adjustment in locked mode has been developed.
This approach eliminates the need for postoperative software calculations, improving efficiency in fracture treatment.