External fixation for the foot and ankle in children

During the last decade, external fixation for the pediatric foot and ankle has evolved as a result of advances in technology (eg, Taylor spatial frame, hydroxyapatite-coated external fixator pins) and preoperative deformity planning. Although complications are common, most are minor and can be addre...

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Published inClinics in podiatric medicine and surgery Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 137
Main Authors Lamm, Bradley M, Standard, Shawn C, Galley, Ian J, Herzenberg, John E, Paley, Dror
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2006
Subjects
Bone Lengthening - instrumentation
Bone Lengthening - methods
Child
Contracture - surgery
External Fixators
Foot Deformities, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Leg Injuries - surgery
Metatarsal Bones - surgery
Osteotomy
Tibia - surgery
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Summary:During the last decade, external fixation for the pediatric foot and ankle has evolved as a result of advances in technology (eg, Taylor spatial frame, hydroxyapatite-coated external fixator pins) and preoperative deformity planning. Although complications are common, most are minor and can be addressed nonoperatively while treatment continues. This article reviews the indications and applications of external fixation for soft tissue contractures, idiopathic and teratologic clubfoot, osteotomies, metatarsal lengthening, tibial lengthening, and foot and ankle trauma.
ISSN:0891-8422
DOI:10.1016/j.cpm.2005.10.007