Abstract
We report the results of external fixation in 29 patients treated for tibial fractures
and tibial non-union using a novel multi axial external fixator (MAXX) followed prospectively
until bony union. The results of treatment were classified according to the Association
for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov (ASAMI). Overall, 13 patients
had excellent bone results; 13 had good bone results; two had fair bone results, and
1 patient had poor bone results. Regarding functional results, 21 patients had excellent
results; 6 obtained good results; none had fair results, and two had poor results.
Acute patients did better functionally than chronic patients. This fixator is safe
and versatile, although the indications for its use are very specific.
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Publication history
Accepted:
May 7,
2002
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© 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
