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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2003; 16(02): 76-81
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632763
Original Research
Schattauer GmbH

The SK™ external fixation system: description of components, instrumentation, and application techniques

J. P. Toombs
1   Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
,
D. G. Bronson
2   Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA
,
D. Ross
2   Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA
,
R. D. Welch
2   Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA
› Author AffiliationsIMEX Veterinary, Inc. has provided prototype SK™ components to the first author for beta testing. IMEX Veterinary, Inc. pays royalties to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from the sale of some of the components described in this manuscript.
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Publication History

Received 22 August 2002

Accepted 29 October 2002

Publication Date:
22 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

The SK™ external fixator was designed to overcome the problems commonly encountered with clinical use of the Kirschner-Ehmer (KE) splint. It enables the use of a range of different fixation pin diameters within a construct, improved pin centering within the bone, increased flexibility in frame construction and disassembly, and a decreased need for the use of full-pins to achieve fracture stabilization. The SK™ external fixator is available in three sizes: mini, small, and large. This report describes the components of the SK™ ESF system, the instrumentation needed to apply it, and the recommended application techniques.

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SK™ external fixation components
 

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