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TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAMESNTM

External Fixator


TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How fast can bone grow?

    • Your bone can grow up to one millimeter per day.

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    2. bdrArndTable How fast can bone grow? Your bone can grow up to one millimeter per day. 99BBA62DBF914024A4FDF4064F1EBCB7 14915
  2. How long do I have to wear the external fixator?

    • Typical external fixator patients wear the device from four to twelve months. The severity of the problem you need reconstructed, your health, weight and other factors play a role in the length of time you will need to wear the external fixator. Your surgeon will be able to provide you with a timeline for your specific case.

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    3. bdrArndTable How long do I have to wear the external fixator? Typical external fixator patients wear the device from four to twelve months. The severity of the problem you need reconstructed, your health, weight and other factors play a role in the length of time you will need to wear the external fixator. Your surgeon will be able to provide you with a timeline for your specific case. CE72C60B85F7426C8C5FA06F233B1ACA 14916
  3. What are the stages of lengthening/correction?

    • Correction/Distraction

       

      This begins a few days post-operatively when you will begin the process of moving the struts as directed to create a space between your bones to promote bone growth. Typically, you will adjust the struts four times a day, every six hours, approximately 0.25 mm each time, for a total of 1 mm in a 24-hour period.

       

      Consolidation

       

      During this time period you will wear the external fixator, but you will not adjust the struts. This allows time for the new bone growth to consolidate (strengthen) and prepare for removal of the external fixator.

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    4. bdrArndTable What are the stages of lengthening/correction? Correction/Distraction

     

    This begins a few days post-operatively when you will begin the process of moving the struts as directed to create a space between your bones to promote bone growth. Typically, you will adjust the struts four times a day, every six hours, approximately 0.25 mm each time, for a total of 1 mm in a 24-hour period.

     

    Consolidation

     

    During this time period you will wear the external fixator, but you will not adjust the struts. This allows time for the new bone growth to consolidate (strengthen) and prepare for removal of the external fixator.

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  4. How is the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME attached and removed?

    • You will have at least two surgeries related to the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊. Both the installation and the removal of the device will require a surgical procedure.

       

      There is the possibility of serious complications with any surgery. Your surgeon will not schedule you for surgery unless he feels that you are healthy enough to have the procedure. Discuss possible complications and what to expect with your surgeon.

       

      Only after X-ray exams of the consolidated bone show it is completely healed will the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊ be removed. This will be performed under general anesthesia, usually as an out-patient surgical procedure. Afterwards, you may have to wear a brace or a cast, to give the bone more time to heal.

       

      You may have certain physical limitations at first, depending on your bone healing progress and specific situation. Consult your surgeon about your limitations.

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    5. bdrArndTable How is the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME attached and removed?

    You will have at least two surgeries related to the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊. Both the installation and the removal of the device will require a surgical procedure.

     

    There is the possibility of serious complications with any surgery. Your surgeon will not schedule you for surgery unless he feels that you are healthy enough to have the procedure. Discuss possible complications and what to expect with your surgeon.

     

    Only after X-ray exams of the consolidated bone show it is completely healed will the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊ be removed. This will be performed under general anesthesia, usually as an out-patient surgical procedure. Afterwards, you may have to wear a brace or a cast, to give the bone more time to heal.

     

    You may have certain physical limitations at first, depending on your bone healing progress and specific situation. Consult your surgeon about your limitations.

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