[Use of connected Zespol plate fixators in clinical practice]
S Pomianowski1, W Rylski, M Tramś
1Oddziału Chirurgii Urazowo-Ortopedycznej Państwowego Szpitala Klinicznego Nr 2 Centrum Medycznego Ksztalcenia Podyplomowego, Otwocku.
Abstract:
A concise introduction of ZESPOL method is followed by the delineation of the author's original improvements concerning ZESPOL plates connection and use of aligning rods illustrated with photographs. Fixation technique and final results in 5 patients operated on with connected ZESPOL plates have presented. It is concluded that connecting of ZESPOL plates broadens indications for use of this method and pragmatic suggestions of the authors aid to its better understanding.


