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  • Pediatric and Adolescent Applications of the Taylor Spatial Frame

  • Author(s)/Faculty: Michael Paloski, DO, MBA; Benjamin C. Taylor, MD; Christopher Iobst, MD; Kevin J. Pugh, MD
    Source: Orthopedics
    Type: Journal Articles/Items: 2
    Release Date: 6/1/2012 Expiration Date: 6/30/2013
    Credit Type: CME Number of Credit(s): 1
    Cost: $15 Provider: Vindico Medical Education

  • Limb deformity can occur in the pediatric and adolescent populations from multiple etiologies: congenital, traumatic, posttraumatic sequelae, oncologic, and infection. Correcting these deformities is important for many reasons. Ilizarov popularized external fixation to accomplish this task. Taylor expanded on this by designing an external fixator in 1994 with 6 telescoping struts that can be sequentially manipulated to achieve multiaxial correction of deformity without the need for hinges or operative frame alterations. This frame can be used to correct deformities in children and has shown good anatomic correction with minimal morbidity. The nature of the construct and length of treatment affects psychosocial factors that the surgeon and family must be aware of prior to treatment. An understanding of applications of the Taylor Spatial Frame gives orthopedic surgeons an extra tool to correct simple and complex deformities in pediatric and adolescent patients.

Educational Objectives

As a result of reading this article, physicians should be able to:

  1. Describe the basic fundamentals and parts of the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) and understand how they work together to produce the desired results.
  2. Appreciate examples and outcomes of how the TSF can be applied to pediatric and adolescent patients to correct congenital and traumatic limb deformity and to acutely treat traumatic injuries.
  3. Recognize the unique complications associated with TSF treatment.
  4. Gain a foundation for the usefulness of the TSF in pediatric and adolescent patients to spark further study to expand on its use and indication.

This activity is approved for one year from the date of original release, June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

CME Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Vindico Medical Education and Orthopedics. Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Vindico Medical Education designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This CME activity is primarily targeted to orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, head and neck surgeons, trauma surgeons, physical medicine specialists, and rheumatologists. There is no specific background requirement for participants taking this activity.

How to Participate in this Activity and Obtain CME Credit

To participate in this CME activity, you must read the objectives and articles, review the presentations, complete the CME test, and complete and submit the registration form and evaluation. Give only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering 80% of the questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the CME test is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1™ Certificate within 4 to 6 weeks.

This CME activity is primarily targeted to orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, head and neck surgeons, trauma surgeons, physical medicine specialists, and rheumatologists. There is no specific background requirement for participants taking this activity.

Full Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all CME providers are required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control.

Drs Paloski and Taylor have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Dr Iobst is a speaker for and Dr Pugh is a consultant and speaker for Smith & Newphew. Dr Aboulafia, CME Editor, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Dr D’Ambrosia, Editor-in-Chief, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The staff of Orthopedics have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Unlabeled and Investigational Usage

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