article · International Orthopaedics

Proposal and validation of an angular External Fixation Index (aEFI) for standardized reporting of gradual angular deformity correction: a time-normalized descriptive metric

2026Open accessFayoum University

Abstract

The proposed aEFI serves as a standardized, descriptive, time-normalized metric for reporting treatment duration relative to angular correction. External validation across different constructs and deformity patterns is warranted.

Research topics

Bone fractures and treatments
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-026-06779-2

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