Management of severe deformity using a combination of internal and external fixation.
review · Level V
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Abstract
This review addresses severe foot and ankle deformities and describes techniques for internal and external fixation. A combination of internal and external fixation techniques is often necessary in severe foot and ankle deformities secondary to leg length discrepancies. This article includes a thorough literature review as well as an extensive description of these techniques.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- External Fixators
- Foot Deformities
- Fracture Fixation
- Fractures, Bone
- Internal Fixators
Anatomy
- foot