Araştırma Makalesi

Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures

Cilt: 39 Sayı: 2 11 Eylül 2006
  • D. Ocguder
  • Hamza Ozer
  • Sukru Solak
  • R. Onem
  • Savas Agaoglu
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Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures

Abstract

Objectives: We evaluated functional results with the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures.
Methods: Thirty-three patients (26 males, 7 females; mean age 38 years; range 16 to 69 years) with open tibial fractures were included. According to the AO/OTA classification, there were seven type A, 16 type B, 10 type C fractures; according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, eight, 12, and 13 fractures were grade I, II, and III, respectively. The mean time to surgery was 5.7 days (range 3 to 12 days). Compression-distraction was applied in five patients to speed up union. Functional outcomes were assessed according to the Karlstrom-Olerud scoring system. The mean follow-up was 28 months (range 19 to 34 months).
Results: Time to union did not differ significantly between grade I and II fractures (p>0.05). However, there were significant differences between grade I and III (p=0.0001) and grade II and III (p=0.001) fractures with respect to union times. According to the Karlstrom-Olerud scores, functional outcome was good in 14 (42.4%), satisfactory in 11 (33.3%), and fair in eight (24.2) patients. The most common complication was pin tract infections (28.4%). Seven K-wires were replaced. Two patients (6.1%) who developed osteomyelitis underwent sequestrectomy following removal of two K-wires. Peroneal nerve injury occurred in two patients associated with K-wires. Ankle and knee movements were adversely affected due to the external fixator in seven and four patients, respectively.
Conclusion: Although the use of the circular external fixator is associated with a relatively high risk of pin tract infections, functional results may justify its use in the treatment of open tibial fractures, with an added advantage of early mobilization.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

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Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

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D. Ocguder Bu kişi benim

Hamza Ozer Bu kişi benim

Sukru Solak Bu kişi benim

Savas Agaoglu Bu kişi benim

Yayımlanma Tarihi

11 Eylül 2006

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Mart 2014

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Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2005 Cilt: 39 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Ocguder, D., Ozer, H., Solak, S., Onem, R., & Agaoglu, S. (2006). Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 39(2), 156-162. https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA
AMA
1.Ocguder D, Ozer H, Solak S, Onem R, Agaoglu S. Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;39(2):156-162. https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA
Chicago
Ocguder, D., Hamza Ozer, Sukru Solak, R. Onem, ve Savas Agaoglu. 2006. “Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39 (2): 156-62. https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA.
EndNote
Ocguder D, Ozer H, Solak S, Onem R, Agaoglu S (01 Eylül 2006) Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39 2 156–162.
IEEE
[1]D. Ocguder, H. Ozer, S. Solak, R. Onem, ve S. Agaoglu, “Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 39, sy 2, ss. 156–162, Eyl. 2006, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA
ISNAD
Ocguder, D. - Ozer, Hamza - Solak, Sukru - Onem, R. - Agaoglu, Savas. “Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39/2 (01 Eylül 2006): 156-162. https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA.
JAMA
1.Ocguder D, Ozer H, Solak S, Onem R, Agaoglu S. Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;39:156–162.
MLA
Ocguder, D., vd. “Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 39, sy 2, Eylül 2006, ss. 156-62, https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA.
Vancouver
1.D. Ocguder, Hamza Ozer, Sukru Solak, R. Onem, Savas Agaoglu. Functional results of the Ilizarov circular external fixator in the treatment of open tibial fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 01 Eylül 2006;39(2):156-62. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA72MT45XA