Circular external fixation for the midshaft and distal tibial fractures: a report on healing times

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2008 Apr;25(2):277-84, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2007.12.003.

Abstract

Circular external fixation for the treatment of any tibio-fibular fracture should be taken into consideration as a versatile, minimally invasive technique. Patients should be given this option (when indicated) as one of their fixation alternatives. The healing times we reported are comparable to IM nailing healing times in the mentioned article. Further studies with outcome scores, complications, and long-term outcomes are necessary for circular external fixation in the treatment of tibial fractures.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • External Fixators*
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*
  • Wound Healing*