Introduction:
The typical circular external fixator possesses radiodense
multi-level ring tibial blocks ad struts for stability, even in
patients with intact osseous architecture. We analyzed the
applications and outcomes of a fully radiolucent limited ring
external fixation in the orthoplastic management of complex bone
and soft tissue pathology.
External fixation continues to be a valuable tool for fracture
management and deformity correction providing optimal stability,
protection of soft tissue reconstructions, and early
mobilization.1–3 Traditionally, external fixators have been
constructed with a high number of rings, typically composed of
metal, adding significant weight to the patient's leg and
potentially impeding gate. An all-carbon fiber external fixation
system may provide sufficient strength and stability and allow a
reduction in the number of components of an external fixator. Metal
external fixation may also obscure the visualization of key bone
structures such as fractures and the ankle or a tibiotalocalcaneal
fusion (TTCF) on both plain radiographs and computed tomography
(CT). An all-carbon fiber external fixation system can help
mitigate these visual impairments on plain radiographs and CT, as
well as provide some compatibility with magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI).
Features:
●Ammular design, firm and reliable
●Easier operation &shorter time
●Minimally invasive surgery,non-effect to blood supply of bone
● Second surgery unnecessary ,remove in clinc
●Dynamic design better for bone healing
●Taper bone screws,taut and firm after insection
●Suitable for all kinds of deformity correction
●Can be bridgded with a single -sided external fixator
Clinically, carbon fiber components have been applied to
mono-lateral external fixation for many years. Mono-lateral systems
are largely considered temporary, and do not offer enhanced
weight-bearing, accurate acute or gradual multi-planar deformity
correction, or the enhanced off-loading capability of soft tissue
reconstructions.
