The TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME (TSF) is designed to treat bone fractures and deformities in the arms and legs. It has been shown to provide high levels of treatment success in acute fractures and deformity correction in children and adults.1*
The TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME (TSF) is designed to treat bone fractures and deformities in the arms and legs. It has been shown to provide high levels of treatment success in acute fractures and deformity correction in children and adults.1*
The TSF offers these benefits:
Only your surgeon can determine if treatment with the TSF is right for you. Typically, the TSF device is recommended for:
All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not meant as medical advice. Not everyone is a candidate for TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME treatment, and individual results of treatment will vary. Every patient's case is unique, and each patient should follow his or her doctor's specific instructions. Please discuss nutrition, medication, and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your individual situation. If you are seeking this information in an emergency, please call 911 and seek emergency help.
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*Demonstrated in a meta-analysis of studies.
1. Smith+Nephew 2019. Internal report. EO/TRAUMA/TSF/001/v6.
2. Ashfaq K, Fragomen AT, Nguyen TJ, Rozbruch SR. Correction of Proximal Tiba Varus with External Fixation. J Knee Surg. 2012;25:375-384.
3. Horn J, Steen H, Huhnstock S, Hvid I, Gunderson RB. Limb lengthening and deformity correction of congenital and acquired deformities in children using the Taylor Spatial Frame. Acta orthopaedica. 2017;88(3):334-340.
4. Schiedel F, Vogt B, Wacker S, et al. Walking ability of children with a hexapod external ring fixator (TSF®) and foot plate mounting at the lower leg. Gait Posture. 2012;36(3):500-505
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