In this educational module, you will increase your knowledge of the circular fixation fundamentals by reviewing the ILIZAROV External Fixation General Surgical Technique to include the ATLAS, for the insertion of transosseous wires and half-pins.
Resources
ILIZAROV External Fixation General Surgical Technique
Part I: Introduction for the Wire Insertion and Ring Assembly
Part II: Clinical Examples of the Apparatus Assembly
Part III: Bone Lenghtening - Corticotomy
ATLAS, for the insertion of transosseous wires and half-pins
Levels of the anatomical cuts of the upper extremity
- Humerus right
- Humerus left
- Radius and ulna right
- Radius and ulna left
Levels of the anatomical cuts of the upper extremity
- Radius and ulna left
- Femur left
- Tibia and Fibula right
- Tibia and Fibula left
Appendix
- Pelvis Left
- Hand left - Metacarpal
- Ankle Joint Left
- Foot Left, Hindfoot, Midfoot, Forefoot with clinical examples
Pre-requisites
- A basic understanding of circular fixation
What you will learn
- Acquire knowledge on how to use the ILIZAROV External Fixation System
- Understand how to use ATLAS for the insertion of transosseous wires and half-pins
- Review Taylor Spatial Frame Circular Principles and Post-op Considerations
Contributors
- Dr Maurizio A. Catagni, Italy
- Dr Craig Robbins, United States of America
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