ABSTRACT
Objective To observe the effect and complications of Hoffmann Ⅱ metal external fixator in the treatment of open fractures of tibia and fibula. Methods 40 patients with open fractures of fibula received fracture reduction and fixation with HoffmannⅡmetal exter-nal fixing frame by C arm X-ray machine,who were followed up for 12 months,and the efficacy and the incidence rate were observed. Results Among the 40 cases,27 cases (67. 5%) were recovered,11 cases(27. 5%) were delayed healing,2 cases(5%) did not heal. 11 cases (27. 5%) with the pin loosening,8 cases (20%) with pin tract infection,7 cases (17. 5%) with the pin tract aseptic,1 cases (2. 5%) with infection of bone,1 cases (2. 5%) with knee flexion and extension slight abnormality. Conclusion Hoffmann Ⅱ metal external fixator in the treatment of open fractures of tibia and fibula has certain advantages,and the curative effect is exact,but there are still complications,we should pay attention to prevention to avoid adverse consequences.