Stepwise Approach to Forefoot Trauma and External Fixation Claire M. Capobianco John J. Stapleton Thomas Zgonis Introduction In severe forefoot trauma, the use of external fixation confers the benefits of…
Stepwise Approach to Taylor Spatial Frame for the Foot and Ankle John J. Stapleton Vasilios D. Polyzois Thomas Zgonis Introduction On the basis of the design of the Taylor spatial…
Stepwise Approach to Static Circular External Fixation John J. Stapleton Vasilios D. Polyzois Thomas Zgonis Introduction The successful outcome for utilizing static circular external fixation is determined not only by…
Stepwise Approach to Transosseous Wire and Half-pin Insertion and Tensioning Paul S. Cooper Introduction Circular external fixation wires and half-pins are the primary methods of connection between the external fixator…
Circular External Fixation Components and Design Considerations Paul S. Cooper Introduction A thorough knowledge of the many components that are involved in external fixation design and pin/wire attachment significantly facilitates…
Safe Lower Extremity Anatomic Zones for External Fixation Patrick R. Burns Ryan L. McMillen Introduction The use of external fixation continues to grow and evolve in foot and ankle surgery….
Operating Room Preparation and External Fixation Equipment Paul S. Cooper Introduction Perioperative planning can significantly improve the efficiency of external fixator application in the operating room. Template ring sizing can…
Biomechanics of External Fixation James E. Orsak J. Tracy Watson Introduction Perhaps one of the biggest advantages of using external fixation is the ability to modulate the healing environment throughout…
History and Evolution of External Fixation Bradley P. Abicht Thomas S. Roukis Introduction Physicians and surgeons have utilized external fixation as a method for stabilizing, reconstructing, and treating osseous and…
Aftercare of the Injured and Operated Hand General Information Appropriate aftercare is critical to a successful result following hand injuries or elective hand surgery. Following injury or operation, specific splints…
