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2020626

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-5-28
pubmed:abstractText
We used a Monticelli-Spinelli small pin circular external fixator in five cases, in combination with closed reduction or limited open reduction internal fixation, to salvage a satisfactory result in juxtaarticular, intraarticular fractures of the proximal tibia, when associated soft tissue compromise prevented standard fixation with plates and screws. The small pin circular fixator allows juxtaarticular placement of the small pins, enhancing stabilization of the comminuted fractures, allowing early range of motion of the joint and early patient mobilization. The small diameter pins support the soft cancellous bone fragments. This technique attempts to combine the benefits of traction, external fixation, and limited internal fixation. We recommend this method as a salvage procedure when plates and screws are contraindicated because of poor bone and soft tissue conditions.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0147-7447
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
14
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
273-80
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
The small pin circular fixator for proximal tibial fractures with soft tissue compromise.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, School of Medicine, New Orleans.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article