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A Reliable and Reproducible Critical-Sized Segmental Femoral Defect Model in Rats Stabilized with a Custom External Fixator
Published on: March 24, 2019
A novel translation system for circular external fixation to correct translational bony deformities
Guilherme Pelosini Gaiarsa1, Paulo Roberto Dos Reis1, Kodi Edson Kojima1
1Trauma Group, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Translational deformities are common complications of conservatively managed bone fractures and some surgically managed fractures with unstable patterns. Realigning the bones can be difficult when soft tissue, scars and calluses form. These deformities can be easily corrected with hexapodalic-based external fixators, but these fixators are not widely available in developing countries. We describe a stable and reliable Ilizarov frame that can be used to treat these deformities and show results of clinical cases.
