Abstract
The Taylor spatial frame uses the slow correction principles of the Ilizarov system but adds a six-axis deformity analysis incorporated within a computer program. To evaluate its use in our community, we used it in lengthening and deformity correction of the lower limbs to treat 22 cases from 1999 to 2001. There were 14 females and eight males (average age 16.5 years). Our target was lengthening in eight cases, correction of deformities in eight and both in six. The results were excellent in 18 cases, good in two, and fair in two. Despite the cost, patient profile and a steep learning curve, our results were encouraging but less favorable than with the Ilizarov external fixator.
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Le Cadre Spatial de Taylor utilise les principes de la correction progressive du système Ilizarov mais ajoute une analyse de la difformité selon six axes, incorporée dans un programme informatique. Pour évaluer son usage nous l’avons utilisé dans notre institution, dans 22 cas, de 99 à 2001 pour allonger et corriger des déformations des membres inférieurs. Il y avait 14 femmes et 8 hommes (âge moyen 16.5 années). Notre but était l› allongement dans 8 cas, la correction de difformités dans 8 cas, et les deux dans 6 cas. Les résultats étaient excellents dans 18 cas, bon dans 2, et juste dans 2. En dépit du coût, du profil des patients, et de la courbe d’apprentissage, nos résultats étaient encourageant, mais moins favorables qu’avec le fixateur externe d’Ilizarov.
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Fadel, M., Hosny, G. The Taylor spatial frame for deformity correction in the lower limbs. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 29, 125–129 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-004-0611-9
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