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Evolving Technique Update: The Fibula Edward A. Perez, M.D. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Evolving Technique Update: The Fibula Edward A. Perez, M.D. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Evolving Technique Update: The Fibula Edward A. Perez, M.D. Campbell Clinic/University of Tennessee Memphis, TN Dr. Gus Sarmiento Orthopaedic Industrial Complex - A. Sarmiento Why? Evolution or Intelligent Design? -Toney Russell What is
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- Dr. Gus Sarmiento
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Orthopaedic Industrial Complex
- A. Sarmiento
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Why?
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What is next ….. ???
Evolution or Intelligent Design?
- Toney Russell
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Problems
- Comorbidities
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Problems
- Compliance
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Problems
- Osteoporosis
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Problems
- Short segments
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Locking Plates
Are very powerful!
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Locking Plates
Enhance fixation
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Locking Plates
Come at a cost
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Locking Plates
Come at a cost
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Locking Plates
Come at a cost
Biologic
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Locking Plates
Come at a cost
Biologic
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Low Profile Implants
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Low Profile Implants?
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Low Profile Implants?
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When Do I Use Locking Plates for Fibula Fractures?
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Bread and Butter
- SER 4
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1/3 Tubular
Lag & Neutralization Plate
- Low profile
- Inexpensive
- Proven
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1/3 Tubular
Lag & Neutralization Plate
- Low profile
- Inexpensive
- Proven
- 70%
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SER: Locking Plate
- Very low fractures
- Osteopenic bone
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SER: Locking Plate
- Very low fractures
- Osteopenic bone
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Pronation Abduction (PAB)
- Comminution
- Length unstable
- Could have short segments
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PAB
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PAB
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Weber C (PER)
- Short segment
- Poor bone
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In Conclusion
- Technology advances
- Locked plates are powerful
- Expensive
- Soft tissue concern
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In Conclusion
- Short segments
- Poor bone quality
- Use judiciously
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