Ist die Fixateur-externe-Osteosynthese an der proximalen Tibia noch zeitgemäß?1

Abstract

In the age of outstanding internal implants and techniques for operative treatment of extra-articular proximal tibial fractures the usefulness of the external fixator (e.f.) has to be called into question. Substantial advantages of e.f. especially in this location are excellent protection of soft tissues, easy enlargement to adjacent joints and supplementary stabilization of metaphyseal comminuted fractures.