FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES FOLLOWING TIBIAL FRACTURES TREATED USING THE TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME

AbstractWe present here the results of a prospective follow-up study of radiological and functional outcome in 43 patients treated using the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) for definitive management of tibial fractures.Patients & MethodsOver a five-year period data was collected from all patients completing treatment of a tibial fracture with the TSF. Residual deformity on x-ray and functional outcomes using the EQ-5D health status questionnaire, Iowa Knee and Ankle-Evaluation Rating System scores and Olerud & Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) were recorded one year following completion of frame treatment.ResultsNo residual deformity greater than 10° was seen on AP or lateral radiographs and EQ-5D outcomes showed no statistically significant difference to data representative of the UK population as a whole.“Good” or “excellent” outcome scores were recorded in 92.9% of our cohort on Iowa Knee scoring and in 79% on Ankle-Evaluation Rating System scoring (Mean scores 92 and 86.5). 93% of OMAS scores showed “good” or “e...