[Fixation of trochanteric or subtrochanteric fractures using dynamic external fixators].

We present a fixation system for trochanteric or subtrochjanteric fractures using a dynamic external fixator. The Citieffe/CH-N fixator was proposed for elderly patients with a significant operative risk (ASA III or IV). A long dynamic screw measuring 9 mm in diameter is inserted into the neck and the head of the femur on a guide wire through a tube protecting skin and muscles.

Results of surgical treatment of tibial plafond fractures.

To clarify which factors influence the final result of surgical management of plafond or pilon fractures, 66 patients with 67 pilon fractures treated at the Orthopaedic Department of the University of Athens between 1978 and 1993 were reviewed. There were eight (11.95%) Type I, 33 (49.

[Treatment of trochanteric fractures by external fixator].

Introduction: The goal of this study was to report and evaluate the place of external fixation in the treatment of trochanteric fractures in patients with high unacceptable operative risk to withstand conventional osteosynthesis.

Material And Methods: From January 1990 to December 1991 (2 years period), 42 patients, 13 males and 29 female, mean age 84.1 years, suffering from trochanteric fracture and considered preoperatively as "poor medical status" were treated by external fixation and immediate mobilisation.

[Treatment of pseudarthrosis of the clavicle by bone plate with screw fixation and autologous spongiosa graft].

Purpose Of The Study: The authors review and evaluate the operative treatment of mid-shaft clavicular non-union by compression plate osteosynthesis and most frequently by decortication and autogenous bone grafting.

Material And Methods: From 1979 to 1990, 11 consecutive patients, 9 males and 2 females, mean age 33.5 years, with symptomatic non-union of mid-shaft clavicular fracture were operated and followed-up for an average of 4 years.