Elastic External Fixation of Tibial Fractures: Influence of Associated Internal Fixation

The Orthofix external fixator for fractures of long bones

“…W h e n a single bar is used [2] application is easier and the patient finds it less c u m b e r s o m e . The importance o f function and controlled m o v e m e n t at a fracture site in stimulating repair has been emphasised [5,6,15].…”

Evolution of the Internal Fixation of Long Bone Fractures

“…There have been several developments with low contact plates and fixators. 21,108,109 In external fixators the transcutaneous pathway for infection offsets the positive effect of minimising implant contact to bone and flexible fixation. Methods of improving implant anchorage in porotic bone.…”

“…12,13 This principle applies equally to locked nailing, [14][15][16] bridge plating, [17][18][19] and internal fixator-like devices. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Indirect reduction aims only to align the fragments. It avoids exposure of the bone thus reducing the surgical trauma.…”

Management of Unstable Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures by External Fixation

“…Its proponents have cited the rigidity of the multibar Vidal system as an important advantage, results have been reported from many sources [5]. Burny [6] championed the concept of using external skeletal fixator as a valid alternative to most other forms of fracture stabilisation and, as such its wide use in simple, closed fractures as well as in more complicated injuries. Using flexible fixation and encouraging early ambulation, Burny reported exceIlent results, with an incidence of angulation and non-union comparable with that of closed treatment.…”