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The silhouette technique: improving post-operative radiographs for planning of correction with a hexapod external fixator

Authors: Jonathan Wright, Shiraz A. Sabah, Shelain Patel, Gavin Spence

Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction | Issue 2/2017

Abstract

Correction of deformity of a bone through use of a hexapod external fixator requires clear definition of the relationship between the bone and the frame. Achieving adequate orthogonal calibrated radiographs for this aim, with minimum X-ray exposure, can prove a challenge in the radiography suite. We describe a simple technique for obtaining adequate imaging, without the use of additional equipment. Introduction of the technique to our department has demonstrated an improvement in the adequacy of planning radiographs and a reduction in the requirement for repeat imaging.

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Title: The silhouette technique: improving post-operative radiographs for planning of correction with a hexapod external fixator
Authors: Jonathan Wright
Shiraz A. Sabah
Shelain Patel
Gavin Spence
Publication date: 01-08-2017
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1828-8936
Electronic ISSN: 1828-8928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11751-017-0287-5

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