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Clin Podiatr Med Surg · Jan 2003
ReviewExternal fixators for elective rearfoot and ankle arthrodesis. Techniques and indications.
- Stanley Kalish, Justin Fleming, and Robert Weinstein.
- Emory Northlake Regional Medical Center, Podiatry Institute, 6911 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236, USA.
- Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2003 Jan 1; 20 (1): 65-96, vi.
AbstractSince its introduction to the western hemisphere in the mid 1980's, Gavriel Ilizarov's ring fixator system has been studied extensively and shown to be a superior mechanical construct for stabilizing limb segments. This newfound form of external fixation has radically changed many elements of foot and ankle reconstruction, providing a modular device that can accommodate the complex limb deformities while performing multiple tasks. This article summarizes the authors' experience with compression arthrodesis of the rearfoot and ankle using external fixation.
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