Knee dislocation is always a difficult topic mainly with regard to the structures that have been damaged and the best treatment option. The purpose of this study is to describe a new dynamic external fixator (EF) to be applied after knee dislocation, in combination with posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction. This approach permits an immediate postoperative mobilization of the joint, with the possibility to perform a delayed ACL reconstruction and eventually reducing the complication rate related to multiple ligament surgery.
Zaffagnini S., Iacono F., Lo Presti M., Di Martino A., Chochlidakis S., Elkin D.J., et al. (2008). A new hinged dynamic distractor, for immediate mobilization after knee dislocations: Technical note. ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, 128 (11), 1233-1237 [10.1007/s00402-007-0515-4].
A new hinged dynamic distractor, for immediate mobilization after knee dislocations: Technical note
ZAFFAGNINI, STEFANO;IACONO, FRANCESCO;LO PRESTI, MIRCO;MARCACCI, MAURILIO
2008
Abstract
Knee dislocation is always a difficult topic mainly with regard to the structures that have been damaged and the best treatment option. The purpose of this study is to describe a new dynamic external fixator (EF) to be applied after knee dislocation, in combination with posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction. This approach permits an immediate postoperative mobilization of the joint, with the possibility to perform a delayed ACL reconstruction and eventually reducing the complication rate related to multiple ligament surgery.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
