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Lengthening of free fibular grafts for reconstruction of the residual leg length discrepancy

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019
Background We evaluated our results of lengthening of free vascularized fibular grafts using a unilateral external fixator in patients with residual leg length discrepancy after free vascularized fibular graft for lower limb reconstruction.
Xianghong Zhang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Relation between the Dynamization of Hexapod Circular External Fixator and Tibial Mechanical Properties

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery, 2023
Objective Dynamization of the external fixator, defined as gradually decreasing construct‐stability of the fixator, is widely accepted as a method for treatment during the late phase of the bone healing process.
Yunsheng Mao, Qing Lin, Qinghua Yang
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrostomy tube care, replacement, and removal: Expanding the registered dietitian nutritionist scope of practice to provide more comprehensive enteral nutrition support and ongoing patient‐centered care

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 41, Issue 4, Page 1007-1019, August 2026.
Abstract The prevalence of community‐dwelling individuals dependent on home enteral nutrition (HEN), commonly delivered via gastrostomy tube (G‐tube), continues to rise. Fragmented healthcare approaches often lead to limited follow‐up support, inadequate education, and insufficient routine G‐tube maintenance. This can lead to preventable complications,
Kelly McGrath   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

New three dimensional unilateral external fixator

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2021
Many different external fixator desings have been developed. But most of the unilateral external fixator devices have unadequated for correction of the bone fragment positions and stabilization.
Hasan Havitcioglu   +4 more
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Application of external fixator traction in the treatment of syndactyly

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Translation, 2020
Summary: Objective: To introduce the application of Ilizarov techniques in the treatment of syndactyly. Methods: From January 2016 to January 2019, 6 cases of pediatric syndactyly were treated by the simple Ilizarov external fixator device in our ...
Yidong Cui   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Suspected multipartite patella in a Pomeranian dog successfully treated with osteochondral debridement, cerclage suture and transarticular external skeletal fixation

open access: yesVeterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, August 2026.
Abstract A 4‐year‐old, male, neutered Pomeranian presented with a 3‐week history of an acute‐onset Grade 3/5 left pelvic limb lameness, with no reported history of trauma. Radiographic and computed tomographic studies revealed separation of the left patella into multiple small variably sized, minimally displaced, bony fragments, with rounded margins. A
Charlotte Nix, Robert Dudley
wiley   +1 more source

Strain-stress analysis of lower limb with applied fixator

open access: yesApplied and Computational Mechanics, 2010
This paper compares physiological state of tibia before and after application of an external fixator. The fixator systems’ models but also model of tibia are loaded in the direction of body axis.
Mrázek M.   +3 more
doaj  

Locked plate versus modified clamp‐rod internal fixation for feline corpus ilium fractures: A comparative clinical study

open access: yesVeterinary Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 6, Page 1133-1142, August 2026.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the applicability and clinical effectiveness of a modified clamp‐rod internal fixation (M‐CRIF) system compared with conventional locking plate osteosynthesis in the treatment of feline corpus ilium fractures. Study design Prospective, controlled clinical study.
Nahit Saylak   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Composite Radial Forearm Free Flap for Tibialis Anterior Tendon Reconstruction: A Case Report

open access: yesMicrosurgery, Volume 46, Issue 5, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Distal leg reconstruction is particularly challenging due to limited local options. This challenge is accentuated when there is a concurrent tendon rupture and threatened hardware, making soft tissue coverage crucial for preserving limb function.
Stephanie E. Shin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Primary or secondary wound healing of the pin sites after removal of the external fixator: study protocol for a prospective, randomized controlled, monocenter trial

open access: yesTrials, 2020
Background Temporary fixation with an external fixator is used for numerous indications in orthopedic trauma surgery. It is unclear whether primary wound healing or secondary open-wound healing after removal of the external fixator should be advocated ...
Franz Roth   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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