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Current Concepts of External Fixation of Fractures

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1982

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Editors:
  1. Hans K. Uhthoff

    1. Division of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa, Canada

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  2. Elvira Stahl

    1. Montréal, Canada

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Table of contents (46 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. External Fixation: Biomechanical Considerations and Analysis of Components

    • R. Kleining
    Pages 1-6

  3. Biomechanical Studies of External Fixation: Clinical Application of Animal Studies

    • J. Hellinger, G. Mayer
    Pages 7-13

  4. A Classification of External Fixators

    • F. Behrens
    Pages 15-19

  5. How Stable Should External Fixation Be?

    • V. Mooney, B. Claudi
    Pages 21-26

  6. The Timing of External Fixation

    • Ch. C. Edwards
    Pages 27-42

  7. Complications of External Fixation

    • S. A. Green
    Pages 43-52

  8. The Double-Frame External Fixator

    • J. Vidal, J. Melka
    Pages 53-60

  9. Hoffmann External Half Frame Fixation

    • F. Burny
    Pages 61-73

  10. External Fixation, Tubular ASIF Set

    • G. Hierholzer, A. Chernowitz
    Pages 75-82

  11. External Fixation: The Dresden System

    • J. Hellinger
    Pages 83-90

  12. Judet External Fixator

    • R. Judet, Th. Judet, M. Bisserié, N. Siguier, B. Brumpt
    Pages 91-97

  13. Experiences with the Stuhler-Heise Fixator System

    • Th. Stuhler
    Pages 99-103

  14. A Review of the Day Frame as External Fixation for Trauma

    • J. King, B. Day
    Pages 105-109

  15. Kronner System

    • R. L. Buechel
    Pages 111-116

  16. An External Fixation System Using Formable Plastic Rods

    • W. M. Murray
    Pages 117-124

  17. An External Fixation Device Made of Polymer Materials

    • R. Spier
    Pages 125-130

  18. The Stability of Different Systems. A Comparative Study

    • R. Kleining, A. Chernowitz
    Pages 131-135

  19. Stability in the Absence of Contact in the Lower Limbs

    • K. H. Müller
    Pages 137-158

  20. Elastic External Fixation of Tibial Fractures: Influence of Associated Internal Fixation

    • F. Burny, M. Donkerwolcke, O. Saric
    Pages 159-167
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External fixation is now being used widely to maintain fractures, osteo­ tomies, and arthrodeses in a desired position during consolidation. Whereas external fixation has been readily accepted in European countries, its use has weathered a rather stormy course in North America, especially in the treatment of fractures. Only recently has external fixation found its rightful place on this continent as well. Many different models are on the market today, and the practitioner is faced with a difficult decision in selecting a model. Should he buy a system where the fracture has to be reduced first, or should he work with a device permitting a reduction after insertion of the pins? To enable surgeons to study the different systems, to discuss their advantages and disadvantages, and to permit them to put their hands on these devices and inspect them personally, the Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ottawa organized an applied basic science course in May 1981, External Fixation of Fractures. During this course, all major systems were pre­ sented to the participants. As happened during the course "Internal Fixation of Fractures" held two years ago, the rigidity of internal fixation was frequently and intensively debated. Whereas the rigidity of internal fixation cannot be altered during the course of healing, the rigidity of external fixation can be changed. In fact, with progression of union, rods of increasing elasticity can be used.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Division of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa, Canada

    Hans K. Uhthoff

  • Montréal, Canada

    Elvira Stahl

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Current Concepts of External Fixation of Fractures

  • Editors: Hans K. Uhthoff, Elvira Stahl

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68448-7

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-68450-0Published: 07 December 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-68448-7Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 442

  • Topics: Traumatic Surgery, Orthopedics

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