The aim of the present study is to assess the results of indirect reduction and hybrid external fixation in management of comminuted tibial plateau fractures. The study included 28 patients with high-energy tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker type V and VI). The ages ranged from 22 to 58 years with an average of 35 years. The trauma was a road traffic accident in 16 cases and a fall from a heig...

Introduction: The Hybrid External Fixator combines the advantages of the monolateral pin fixators and the circular Ilizarov wire fixators. Principle of early motion has been touted as the functional savior of major intra articular injuries in application of hybrid external fixation. Materials & Methodology: 48 patients were considered for the study with tibial fractures admitted in Mamata Gener...

Introduction: To determine the stiffness characteristics of a new proposed hybrid fixator in comparison with more commonly used commercialized hybrid external fixators and idealized hybrid fixator. Materials and Methods: A prospective laboratory investigation was used to test the mechanical stiffness between the new proposed hybrid fixator (Figure 1) and the more commonly used hybrid external f...

Introduction: To determine the stiffness characteristics of a new proposed hybrid fixator in comparison with more commonly used commercialized hybrid external fixators and idealized hybrid fixator. Materials and Methods: Materials and Methods: A prospective laboratory investigation was used to test and compare the mechanical stiffness between the new proposed hybrid fixator (Figure 1) and the m...

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Lengthening the femur with an external fixator is commonly practised for a wide variety of pathologies. This technical report includes tips derived from observation and experience in a busy limb reconstruction unit. It focuses on the use of a rail fixator, although some of the descriptions are applicable to lengthening by circular fixators.

Newer glenoid components that allow for hybrid cement fixation via traditional cementation of peripheral pegs and bony ingrowth into an interference-fit central peg introduce the possibility of long-term biological fixation. However, little biomechanical work has been done on the initial stability of these components and the various fixation options. We conducted a study in which all-polyethyle...