The ankle must also be supported, usually with a resting night splint, to prevent it remaining in a plantarflexed position for extended periods, which is likely to lead to a shortenedAchilles tendon. • Knee extension with the hip extended: Can the knee be extended fully to allow supine ly...
Besides ex-fix, also temporary immobilization in a splint or cast has been proposed as an alternative. An ex-fix achieves reduction and stable fixation through axial traction and the resulting ligamentotaxis. Apart from the risk of pin tract infection, this type of fixation necessitates a staged...