Soft 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.
Read moreContinued 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.
Read moreThe SK ESF Advantage
The goal of the SK ESF System is not to generate ever-increasing frame stiffness, but to achieve clinically appropriate strength while using simple, patient friendly frames.
Read moreSK ESF Clamp Design
The user-friendly design of the SK single clamp allows for pre-drilling as well as placement of positive thread pins through the pin-gripping bolt. This eliminates the difficulty...
Read moreSuture Anchor Case Examples
A list of suture anchor case examples that include tendon and ligament reattachment, shoulder luxations, hip luxations, fracture repair, and stabilization of cranial cruciate deficient stifles.
Read moreAccurately Reduce and Maintain TPLO Osteotomies
How do you accurately reduce and maintain reduction of a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) while testing for tibial thrust before plate application?
Read moreVentura Stifle Thrust Lever User Guide
A versatile stifle distraction device, the Ventura Stifle Thrust Lever (VSTL) is designed for use during open arthrotomy or arthroscopic stifle exploration to provide unimpeded, stable visualization of the medial stifle compartment.
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