Open AccessSurgical Technique: Achieving Anatomic Alignment With Temporizing, Ankle-Spanning External Fixation
Author(s) -
Tomas Liskutin,
Mitchell Bernstein,
Hobie Summers,
William D. Lack
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001205
Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , coronal plane , external fixation , soft tissue , sagittal plane , fixation (population genetics) , polytrauma , surgery , external fixator , radiology , population , environmental health
Severe injuries to the ankle frequently result in soft tissue trauma too severe to proceed with immediate definitive fixation. Additionally, patients with multiple or vascular injuries may need a temporizing measure before undergoing definitive treatment. Temporizing, ankle-spanning external fixation offers a management strategy that allows for soft tissue rest and prioritized treatment of patients with polytrauma.