Basic knowledge and skills required in external fixation and foot and ankle reconstruction.
10.7507/1002-1892.202507047
- Author:
Sihe QIN
1
;
Hui DU
2
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Beijing, 100176, P. R. China.
2. Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 102200, P. R. China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
External fixation technique;
basic knowledge;
foot and ankle reconstruction
- MeSH:
Humans;
External Fixators;
Ankle Injuries/surgery*;
Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*;
Foot Injuries/surgery*;
Fracture Fixation/instrumentation*;
Foot/surgery*
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery
2025;39(8):925-929
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
External fixation devices are essential tools in the field of foot and ankle reconstruction. Mastering the fundamental knowledge and skills of external fixation is crucial for the effective application of this technique. Currently, domestically produced external fixation systems for the foot and ankle can meet the needs of treating various foot and ankle traumas, deformities, and functional reconstruction. Through this special issue on "External fixation and foot and ankle reconstruction", we provide a detailed introduction to the essential knowledge and skills that physicians must acquire to proficiently manage external fixation and foot and ankle reconstruction.
