APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES

C Carpenter; DP Thomas; S Hemmadi; D O’Doberty

doi:10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

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APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES

C Carpenter
DP Thomas
S Hemmadi
D O’Doberty

APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES

Carpenter C, Thomas D, Hemmadi S, O’Doberty D. APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES. Orthop Procs. 2005;87-B(SUPP_III):372-372. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

Carpenter, C, et al. “APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES.” Orthopaedic Proceedings, vol. 87-B, no. SUPP_III, 2005, pp. 372-372., https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

Carpenter, C., Thomas, D., Hemmadi, S., & O’Doberty, D. (2005). APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES. Orthopaedic Proceedings, 87-B(SUPP_III), 372-372. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

Carpenter, C., Thomas, D., Hemmadi, S. and O’Doberty, D. (2005) “APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES.” Orthopaedic Proceedings, 87-B(SUPP_III), pp. 372-372. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

Carpenter, C, DP Thomas, S Hemmadi, and D O’Doberty. “APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES.” Orthopaedic Proceedings 87-B, no. SUPP_III (2005): 372-372. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

Carpenter C, Thomas D, Hemmadi S, O’Doberty D. APPLICATION OF THE UMEX FRAME FOR COMPLEX CONGENITAL FOOT DEFORMITIES. Orthop Procs. 2005 Sep 1;87-B(SUPP_III):372-372. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.87BSUPP_III.0870372a

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Abstract

We report our initial experience with the Universal Mini External Fixator (UMEX) frame for the treatment of complex congenital foot deformities. This new frame is simple to apply and manage. It provides for multiplanar deformity correction in one stage.

The application of external fixators for the correction of foot deformities can be a complex procedure for the surgeon and cumbersome for the patient. Currently, five patients (mean age 10 years, range 4–18) have undergone application of this frame and have completed treatment. We illustrate the ease of its application, potential complications and the early clinical outcomes.

Correspondence should be addressed to BOFSS, c/o Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN7 9EP.