Introduction:
The typical circular external fixator possesses radiodense multi-level ring tibial blocks ad struts for stability, even in patients with intact osseous architecture. We analyzed the applications and outcomes of a fully radiolucent limited ring external fixation in the orthoplastic management of complex bone and soft tissue pathology.
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External fixation continues to be a valuable tool for fracture management and deformity correction providing optimal stability, protection of soft tissue reconstructions, and early mobilization.1–3 Traditionally, external fixators have been constructed with a high number of rings, typically composed of metal, adding significant weight to the patient's leg and potentially impeding gate. An all-carbon fiber external fixation system may provide sufficient strength and stability and allow a reduction in the number of components of an external fixator. Metal external fixation may also obscure the visualization of key bone structures such as fractures and the ankle or a tibiotalocalcaneal fusion (TTCF) on both plain radiographs and computed tomography (CT). An all-carbon fiber external fixation system can help mitigate these visual impairments on plain radiographs and CT, as well as provide some compatibility with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Features:
●Ammular design, firm and reliable
●Easier operation &shorter time
●Minimally invasive surgery,non-effect to blood supply of bone
● Second surgery unnecessary ,remove in clinc
●Dynamic design better for bone healing
●Taper bone screws,taut and firm after insection
●Suitable for all kinds of deformity correction
●Can be bridgded with a single -sided external fixator
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Clinically, carbon fiber components have been applied to mono-lateral external fixation for many years. Mono-lateral systems are largely considered temporary, and do not offer enhanced weight-bearing, accurate acute or gradual multi-planar deformity correction, or the enhanced off-loading capability of soft tissue reconstructions.
