Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvi

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2. The Scientific Basis of Orthofix External Fixation

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Historical Background

      1. A History of External Fixation

         • A. G. Apley, M. H. Noordeen

         Pages 3-7

   3. Biological Considerations

      1. The Biology of Fracture Repair and the Role of Dynamization

         • J. Kenwright, J. B. Richardson

         Pages 8-17

      2. The Biology of Callus Distraction: Callotasis

         • N. Yasui, H. Kojimoto

         Pages 18-24

      3. The Biology of Soft Tissue Distraction

         • J. Kenwright, A. H. R. W. Simpson

         Pages 25-31

      4. The Measurement of Fracture Healing

         • J. B. Richardson, J. R. W. Hardy

         Pages 32-44

   4. Biochemical Aspects

      1. Biomechanical Performance of the Standard Orthofix External Fixator and Cortical Screws

         • H. T. Aro, E. Y. S. Chao

         Pages 45-70

      2. The Stability of Orthofix External Fixation: a Comparative Evaluation

         • A. H. Broekhuizen

         Pages 71-76

   5. Fixators and Fracture Repair

      1. The Influence of Fixator Design on Fracture Repair: the Orthofix Procallus 8

         • J. C. R. Scott

         Pages 77-82

3. Orthofix External Fixation in Traumatology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83

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   2. General Principles

      1. Screw Selection and the Technique of Insertion

         • F. Lavini

         Pages 85-89

      2. The Technique of Wire Insertion

         • M. Saleh

         Pages 90-96

      3. Pin Track Infection and the Principles of Pin Site Care

         • R. G. Checketts, A. G. MacEachem, M. Otterbum

         Pages 97-103

   3. The Upper Limb

      1. Safety Corridors and Structures at Risk in External Fixation of the Upper Limb

         • T. Gausepohl, D. Pennig

         Pages 104-120

      2. Diaphyseal and Metaphyseal Fractures of the Humerus

         • F. Lavini, A. Donadelli, A. Pizzoli

         Pages 121-126

      3. Fractures, Fracture Dislocations and Stiffness of the Elbow: the Elbow Fixator

         • D. Pennig, T. Gausepohl

         Pages 127-144

      4. Diaphyseal Fractures of the Forearm

         • L. Cugola, A. Atzei

         Pages 145-151

      5. The Radius: Distal Metaphyseal and Articular Fractures and Corrective Osteotomies

         • D. Pennig, T. Gausepohl

         Pages 152-180

      6. The RadioLucent Wrist Fixator for Distal Radius Fractures

         • D. L. Nelson

         Pages 181-191

Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics provides the scientific basis behind the success of the Orthofix system of external fixators, which are now widely used throughout the world. These devices are used in the treatment of serious fractures, limb lengthening and limb reconstruction.
This book covers comprehensively the wide range of scenarios in which such devices can be used. Each topic is dealt with by the appropriate international expert in the field.
Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics should be read by all those involved in elective or traumatic orthopaedics.

• ankle
• biomechanics
• bone
• complication
• fixation
• foot
• fracture
• hand
• hip
• infection
• knee
• orthopedics
• osteotomy
• trauma
• traumatology
• Trauma Surgery

• Orthofix® srl, Bussolengo (Verona), Italy

  Anthony Goldberg

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