Radiographic parameters in gravity stress view of the ankle: Normative data.

Background: In rotational ankle injury with isolated fibular fracture, deltoid integrity is important for determining stability of ankle. Medial clear space and superior clear space in gravity stress view are parameters widely used to predict deltoid ligament tear. The purpose of this study is to report radiographic parameters in gravity stress view in normal population.

The deformity correction and fixator-assisted treatment using Ilizarov Taylor spatial frame in the foot and ankle.

This study was to report the comparison of outcomes between Ilizarov ring fixator (IRF) and Taylor Spatial Frame (Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Tenn.; TSF) in terms of the effectiveness of ankle-foot deformities correction, follow-up results, and complications. Fourteen patients with ankle-foot deformities were corrected using circular external fixation (IRF group = 7 patients; TSF group = 7 patients) and related procedures.