Treatment of Schatzker Type VI Tibia Fractures Using Circular External Fixation: State of the Art, Surgical Technique and Results
Javier Martínez Ros,
Alonso Escudero Martínez,
Miguel Martínez Ros
et al.
Abstract:Background: Schatzker type VI tibia fractures are usually associated with infection and surgical wound-related problems. Circular external fixation (CEF) has been shown to minimize such complications. Methods: We pose a retrospective study of patients with Schatzker type VI fractures treated with CEF. Results: Twenty-two (22) patients were included (11M/11F) with a mean age of 60.1 ± 14.9 years. According to the AO/OTA classification, two fractures (9.1%) were A2, three (13.6%) were A3, and seventeen (77.3%) w… Show more
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