The SK™ external fixation system: description of components, instrumentation, and application techniques

J. P. Toombs; D. G. Bronson; D. Ross; R. D. Welch

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1632763

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2003; 16(02): 76-81
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632763

Original Research

Schattauer GmbH

The SK™ external fixation system: description of components, instrumentation, and application techniques

J. P. Toombs

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

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D. G. Bronson

²Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA

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D. Ross

²Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA

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R. D. Welch

²Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA

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Abstract

Summary

The SK™ external fixator was designed to overcome the problems commonly encountered with clinical use of the Kirschner-Ehmer (KE) splint. It enables the use of a range of different fixation pin diameters within a construct, improved pin centering within the bone, increased flexibility in frame construction and disassembly, and a decreased need for the use of full-pins to achieve fracture stabilization. The SK™ external fixator is available in three sizes: mini, small, and large. This report describes the components of the SK™ ESF system, the instrumentation needed to apply it, and the recommended application techniques.

Keywords

SK™ external fixation components

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