This is a demonstration of a prefabricated ring construct in a stiff A2 type of tibial hypertrophic non union. The three ring assembly is fabricated one day before surgery. Wires of one plane are passed through all rings after appropriate reduction. Once the frame position is adjusted, the perpendicular wires are passed. An occasional olive wire gives additional stability.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/gfkp1h0lpu
Ilizarov external all K-wire fixation using a prefabricated construct.
Non unions.
Patient compliance issues. Inadequate training.
No special setup needed. Ordinary clean operating room, regional anasthesia.
X-ray, Stress views, Frame assembly fabrication and trial
Tibial tuberosioty, head of fibula, medial malleolus, lateral malleolus.
Excellent reproducible results. Patient compliance and regular monitoring is essential.
pin track infection, neuro vascular injury due to improper pin placement.
pin track infection, neuro vascular injury due to improper pin placement.
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The Magic of Ilizarov; Dr L.Prakash CBS Publications New Delhi 2016
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