External Skeletal Fixation: Frames, Forces & Failures

24/06/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 42
External Skeletal Fixation: Frames, Forces & Failures

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In this BoardsCast episode, we bring structure to the world of external skeletal fixation — exploring how frame design, fixation forces, and biological constraints determine outcomes in fracture repair. Whether you're pinning a toy dog radius or managing a segmental tibial gap, knowing how to build (and when to remove) an ESF makes or breaks the result.You’ll learn:The four core ESF frame types and when to use eachHow pin size, number, and placement affect stiffness and strainDifferences between linear, circular, and hybrid constructsWhy most failures come from overloading or under-thinking the frameBest practices for postop care, frame removal, and avoiding complicationsCase-based planning strategies for the boards and beyondFrom fixation theory to pin-site infection, this episode gives you a blueprint to build it right the first time.—🎁 Claim your free sample of Simini Protect Lavage (just cover shipping): https://www.simini.com/getstarted1620808454519🔊 Listen On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music