The Management of Tibial Bone Defects: A Multicenter Experience of Hexapod and Ilizarov Frames.

Gerard A SheridanAaron PangBrian J PageMichael D GreensteinGracielle S CardosoRenato AmorimS Robert RozbruchAustin T Fragomen

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2023)

Hexapods may confer a significant advantage over Ilizarov frames in the management of bone defects. Time to consolidation, radiographic parameters, BHI, and EFI are all superior in hexapods.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
total knee arthroplasty
bone loss
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women