Tibial non-union treated with the TL-Hex: A case report

N Ferreira; F Birkholtz; LC Marais

Tibial non-union treated with the TL-Hex

A case report

Authors

N Ferreira
F Birkholtz
LC Marais

Keywords:

tibia, non-union, oligotrophic, hexapod, TL-Hex

Abstract

Tibial non-unions are difficult to treat, even for the experienced orthopaedic trauma surgeon. Despite being relatively common problems, controversy exists regarding their ideal management. We report a case of a stiff oligotrophic tibial non-union successfully treated with the new TL-Hex (Orthofix, Verona, Italy) circular external fixator. Closed gradual distraction was effective to correct all deformities and stimulate bone formation without the need for a tibial osteotomy or bone graft.

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Published

2017-09-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2015): Autumn 2015

Section

Trauma

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