The anterior T-frame external fixator for high-energy proximal tibial fractures. 2000

G K Bal, and R S Kuo, and J R Chapman, and M B Henley, and S K Benirschke, and B F Claudi
United States Army Medical Corp, Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA, USA.

The authors' experience using anterior T-frame external fixation combined with percutaneous internal fixation for treatment of high-energy proximal tibial fractures is reported. Thirty-six patients (38 fractures) were reviewed who were treated during a consecutive 42-month period. Three patients died and one patient had an amputation for a Type IIIC open injury, leaving 20 males and 12 females with 21 closed and 13 open fractures (two Type II, seven Type IIIA, three Type IIIB, and one Type IIIC). The average followup was 26 months. Fractures united at a mean of 20 weeks. Ten secondary surgical procedures were planned, including seven antibiotic bead removals with autogenous bone grafting and three soft tissue coverage procedures. Nine (26%) complications were found, including one deep infection (septic arthritis) and three pin tract infections, and one each malunion, nonunion, refracture, knee stiffness requiring manipulation under anesthesia, and deep venous thrombosis. The average Knee Society score was 85 for pain and 83 for function. All patients achieved full knee extension and mean flexion was 125 degrees. The anterior T-frame external fixator with percutaneous internal fixation is a reliable method to stabilize these injuries. It is simple, inexpensive, and effective.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007718 Knee Injuries Injuries to the knee or the knee joint. Injuries, Knee,Injury, Knee,Knee Injury
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D005260 Female Females
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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