Combination of external fixation using digital six-axis fixator and internal fixation to treat severe complex knee deformity.

Shu-Guang LiuDeng-Jie YuHui LiMichael OpokuJun LiBao-Gang ZhangYu-Sheng LiFeng Qiao

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2023)

Complex knee deformity with LLD can be treated by six-axis external fixator with internal fixation without total knee arthroplasty. Lower limb malalignment and discrepancy can be corrected precisely and effectively by this approach.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
lower limb
total hip
minimally invasive
early onset
newly diagnosed
anterior cruciate ligament
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction