External fixation here in Naples Florida External fixation may look very high-tech, and maybe even scary. However, external fixation has been used in one way or another since almost 2400 years ago. External fixation techniques were described by Hippocrates, and were used in treating tibia fractures. External fixation is a minimally invasive technique to reduce displaced fractures and has become a very important part of deformity correction and nonunion and pseudo arthrosis repair as well. Jean François Malgaigne was one of the many pioneers that made advancements with external fixation devices. In 1846, Malgaigne used a device that consisted of a clamp and four metal prongs to reduce and stabilize a fracture of the patella, or kneecap. Following this external fixation device many other similar inventions were used to treat fractures in various locations. In 1938, Raoul Hoffman made advancements that made external fixation even more useful, and allowed surgeons to place pins into a fracture for stabilization with guidance, while being minimally invasive. In 1951, Dr. Gavriil A. Ilizarov developed the external fixation device that is still in use today. Ilizarov’s fixation device consists of a metal frame that encircles the limb, and is attached to underlying bone by pins. Threaded rods and hinges allow movement of the bone to the correct alignment. Ilizarov’s external fixator is great because adjustments can be made without opening the fracture site, and the device provides stability. Also it can be converted to internal fixation once the soft tissues have become less swollen. familyfootandlegcenter.blogspot.in/2014/11/external-fixation-here-in-naples-florida.html
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:33:50 +0000
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