Treatment of comminuted tibia and fibula fractures with one arm external fixator with skeletal traction of calcaneus
- VernacularTitle:单臂外固定支架配合跟骨牵引治疗胫腓骨粉碎性骨折
- Author:
Qingquan LIN
;
Yi LI
;
Shanpeng WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tibia and fibula;
Fracture;
External fixator;
Skeletal traction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Object To report the one arm external fixator with skeletal traction of calcanus in treatment of comminuted fractures of tibia and fibula. Method 186 cases of fractures of tibia and fibula were treated by the one arm external fixator with skeletal traction of calcaneus. 42 cases were open fractures, and 142 cases were closed fractures.185 cases were followed up. Results 183 cases of fracture united, and the average healing time was 6 months. By Johner Wrichs score 113 were rated as excellent, 69 good, 2 poor. The infection rate was 17.5%. Conclusion It is convenient and effective to use one arm external fixator with skeletal traction of calcaneus to treat comminuted tibia and fibula fractures.
