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Trauma
intermediate
X-Type

Taylor Spatial Frame MCQ

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A 35-year-old man sustains a tibial shaft malunion following a motorcycle accident 18 months ago. Clinical and radiographic assessment reveals 15 degrees of varus angulation, 10 degrees of procurvatum, 15mm of shortening, and 10 degrees of external rotation. The surgeon recommends gradual correction using a Taylor Spatial Frame. **How many degrees of freedom (axes of correction) does the Taylor Spatial Frame provide simultaneously?**

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

2 degrees of freedom

B

3 degrees of freedom

C

4 degrees of freedom

D

6 degrees of freedom

E

8 degrees of freedom

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option