The silhouette technique: improving post-operative radiographs for planning of correction with a hexapod external fixator

Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction
Jonathan WrightGavin Spence

Abstract

Correction of deformity of a bone through use of a hexapod external fixator requires clear definition of the relationship between the bone and the frame. Achieving adequate orthogonal calibrated radiographs for this aim, with minimum X-ray exposure, can prove a challenge in the radiography suite. We describe a simple technique for obtaining adequate imaging, without the use of additional equipment. Introduction of the technique to our department has demonstrated an improvement in the adequacy of planning radiographs and a reduction in the requirement for repeat imaging.

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Aug 15, 2018·The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume·Reggie C HamdyS Robert Rozbruch
Sep 17, 2018·Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction·Carlos A Peña-SolórzanoPeter C Harris
Sep 14, 2019·Skeletal Radiology·Kimia Khalatbari KaniFelix S Chew
Apr 29, 2020·Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery·Muntadhir Al-UzriMatija Krkovic
Mar 7, 2021·Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery·Marc-Daniel AhrendHeiko Baumgartner
Mar 20, 2021·BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders·Jan GessmannHinnerk Baecker
Oct 2, 2021·Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery·Marc-Daniel AhrendFelix Finger

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