Lengthening over a retrograde nail using 3 Schanz pins.

The technique of lengthening over an antegrade nail is used widely for distraction osteogenesis of the femur. Most reported complications of this technique are related to Schanz pins. We hypothesized that reducing the number of Schanz pins would enable successful distraction with fewer complications.

Prevalence of untreated hip dislocation in Turkish children aged 6 months to 14 years.

Objective: In this study, our aim was to determine the prevalence of untreated hip dislocation and subluxation in Turkey.

Methods: Pelvic radiographs of 4,947 children, aged between 6 months and 14 years, taken for non-orthopedic purposes were requested from 23 provinces around the country. 3,723 radiographs met the study criteria and were evaluated.

Calculating the mounting parameters for Taylor Spatial Frame correction using computed tomography.

The Taylor Spatial Frame uses a computer program-based six-axis deformity analysis. However, there is often a residual deformity after the initial correction, especially in deformities with a rotational component. This problem can be resolved by recalculating the parameters and inputting all new deformity and mounting parameters.

Neuromuscular deformity: treatment with external fixation.

A multiplanar foot deformity is defined by the presence of more than one deformity affecting the foot. These deformities may develop in any plane, including the frontal, sagittal, or transverse planes. This article focuses on the treatment of multiplanar neuromuscular foot deformities with external fixation, reviewing the indications, preoperative planning, techniques, and complications.

The new intramedullary cable bone transport technique.

Traditional segment transport methods pose major soft tissue and bone problems related to the pin or K wire that fixes the transported bone segment through the soft tissue, especially excursion of the K wire. We designed the cable bone transport technique to prevent these problems and to increase patient comfort. Thirteen patients with bone defects (11 in the tibia and 2 in the femur) were treated successfully with the new method.