Modern ESF Pin Terminology
For many years, external fixation pin use centered around the Kirschner-Ehmer (KE) external fixation device and newer modifications of it. This resulted in potentially confusing pin terminology...
Read moreFirst Major Improvement in ESF Pin Technology
IMEX Duraface half-pins demonstrate a 55% average increase in stiffness and a 3.7 fold increase in cyclic fatigue life compared to current positive-profile pins without an increase in cost. These mechanical improvements can...
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Hybrid ESF Fracture Repair of Short Distal or Proximal Segments
Hybrid external skeletal fixation (HESF) is a valuable tool for repair of fractures with a short distal or proximal segment. Short, juxta-articular fracture segments are often difficult...
Read moreSoft Tissue Release Incisions for External Fixation Pins
Fixation pins placed through liberal release incisions in anatomically-positioned, non-devitalized soft tissues will go a long way in reducing pin tract morbidity.
Read moreLinear SK ESF System Basic Application Steps
Using SK components makes frame construction much easier due to the ability to add or subtract clamps at any time and place multiple pin sizes directly through the pin-gripping bolt. In addition, the secondary bolt...
Read moreEscape Strategies When Using Simple External Skeletal Fixators
A design philosophy review of the SK ESF System and the economic and biologic advantages of simple, half-pin based frames.
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Continued Evolution of ESF Concepts
Design criteria for the SK ESF clamp included the ability to effectively grip a wide range of different pin diameters, capacity to pass positive threaded pins directly through the clamp bolt, ability to add or subtract a pin or clamp...
Read moreContinued Evolution of ESF Pins
As positive-profile pins such as the Interface and Centerface became routinely utilized, increased pin longevity and decreased patient morbidity were attributed to...
Read moreReview of SK ESF Mechanics
The most powerful way to simplify the ESF method lies in mechanical frame improvements that are not dependent on full-pins or complex frame geometries.
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