PMID: 7032456Jan 1, 1981Paper

The fixateur-externe-osteosynthesis without osseous support (external distance-osteosynthesis) in the lower limbs. Biomechanic, surgical and osteoplastic basic principles (author's transl)

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
K H Müller, U Witzel

Abstract

The stability of external distance osteosynthesis for complete tibia and femur defects rests solely on the rigidity of the external support. The rigidity of the external support is an function of the mechanical data of its individual elements, of the hold between the bone and the other system, as well as of the individually optimized construction form. The response of an osseous contact area which is not resistant to compression when external osteosynthesis is applied is mechanically similar to the response to distance osteosynthesis in the presence of a defect. The basic application rules for distance osteosynthesis of the lower limbs are given. The symmetric frame fixator applied in a three-dimensional arrangement is indicated for tibia defects. External distance osteosynthesis of femur defects can only be recommended when plate osteosynthesis alone or plate osteosynthesis in conjunction with a bracket fixator are out of the question. The various application forms for external osteosynthesis of femur defects are described and their indication with respect to knee function given. Although none of the construction forms for defects in the tibia and especially in the femur can eliminate mechanical interfragmental movement of the...Continue Reading

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Aug 30, 1978·Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery·G HierholzerP Zemenides
May 7, 1973·Archiv Für Orthopädische Und Unfall-Chirurgie·G Ritter, A Grünert

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Oct 6, 2018·The Anatomical Record : Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology·Andreas Lipphaus, Ulrich Witzel
Oct 29, 2018·The Anatomical Record : Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology·Andreas Lipphaus, Ulrich Witzel

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