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[Calcaneus extension with the pinless external fixator]

D Heim1, A Weymann, M Schütz

  • 1Kantonsspital Basel.

Zeitschrift Fur Unfallchirurgie Und Versicherungsmedizin : Offizielles Organ Der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft Fur Unfallmedizin Und Berufskrankheiten = Revue De Traumatologie Et D'Assicurologie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Suisse De
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A novel pinless clamp offers safe calcaneus traction for lower leg fractures, avoiding transosseous fixation and associated infection risks. This method proved effective in 39 patients without major complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • Calcaneus traction is crucial for lower leg fractures when internal fixation is contraindicated due to soft tissue issues.
  • Traditional methods using Steinmann pins or K-wires carry a risk of infection, a severe complication.
  • The development of pinless external fixators offers an alternative to transosseous fixation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel pinless clamp for calcaneus traction.
  • To assess the complication rate associated with the pinless clamp in orthopedic procedures.
  • To determine the utility of the pinless clamp in temporary traction and intraoperative leg fixation.

Main Methods:

  • A pinless clamp, introduced in 1991, was utilized for calcaneus traction in 39 patients.

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  • The clamp allows for secure anchoring in the heel without transosseous fixation.
  • The device was used for various orthopedic indications, including temporary traction and fixation during intramedullary nailing.

    • Main Results:

    • No major complications were reported in the 39 patients treated with the pinless clamp.
    • The pinless clamp demonstrated effective and safe calcaneus traction.
    • The device proved useful for both temporary traction and stabilizing the leg during closed intramedullary nailing.

    Conclusions:

    • The pinless clamp is a safe and effective alternative to traditional pin fixation for calcaneus traction.
    • This method significantly reduces the risk of infection associated with transosseous fixation.
    • The pinless clamp offers versatility in managing lower leg fractures and related orthopedic procedures.