Effects of external fixator-assisted acute angulation on arterial diameter: a cadaveric model
The tibia demonstrated higher tolerance for varus angulation, while the femur allowed greater procurvatum and recurvatum before vascular compromise. Recurvatum deformities in the tibia resulted in the earliest arterial narrowing, suggesting a higher risk of vascular complications. These findings provide critical insight for surgeons performing external fixator-assisted soft tissue coverage, helping optimize angulation strategies to prevent vascular complications.
Authors
- Mehmet Deveci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3670-3985)
- Melih Bağır (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3761-8774)
- Hakkı Can Ölke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4743-0169)
- Akif Mirioğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9686-4991)
- Buğra Kundakçı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8343-5506)
- Kaan Ali Dalkir
- Bugra Eraslan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9678-507X)
Institutions
- Koç University (TR)
- Başkent University (TR)
- Cukurova University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05948-0
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00