The dynamic ASIF-BM tubular external fixator in the treatment of open fractures of the shaft of the tibia.

The dynamic ASIF-BM external fixator incorporates telescopic tubes for axial dynamization and angled bayonet screws to keep the tubes parallel to the bone axis, that is essential for gliding, and adjustment of rotation. The results after treatment of 70 type II and III open tibial fractures with static ASIF and dynamic ASIF-BM frames were analysed. Of the fractures, 32 were treated with the delta ASIF static frame, the other 38 with delta and uniplanar dynamic ASIF-BM frames.

Ipsilateral open fracture of the femur and tibia treated using the dynamic ASIF-BM tubular external fixator: case reports.

Two cases of ipsilateral open fracture of the femur and tibia treated using the dynamic ASIF-BM tubular external fixator are described. Results were very good, with short periods of occupational disability. These cases support primary stable osteosynthesis of these simultaneous fractures and the value of dynamic axial external fixation as a definitive treatment of open fractures of the femur and tibia shaft, either isolated or simultaneous.

A combined therapeutic protocol for aseptic nonunion of the humeral shaft: a report of 25 cases.

Twenty-five patients with aseptic nonunion of the humeral shaft, treated by a combined therapeutic procedure, are reported. The initial treatment of these 21 closed and four open fractures had been nonoperative in 21 patients and surgical in four. Seven further open procedures had been performed in four of these patients, also undergoing failure.

Large segmental necrosis of the tibia with deep infection after open fracture.

Fifteen patients with large segmental necrosis of the tibia with deep infection, following open fractures, were treated according to the Burri-Papineau protocol. After radical debridement, the segmental bone defects averaged 8.4 (5-15) cm.