The Hybrid Fixator - Surgical Technique

2. Determine wire position

Proper wire positioning follows three basic guidelines:

  • Use a minimum of two wires, with the greatest possihle angle between wires.

  • Position wires within the zones for safe pin placement (note the location of the peroneal nerve).

  • Position wires distal to cannulated screws and distal to the capsular attachment of the knee joint.

    Two typical wire positions, as noted on diagram:


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    A. Anterolateral to posteromedial tibia

    B. Lateral to medial tibia

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