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A clinical case. (a) Preoperative X-ray film for a case of tibia deformity. (b) Postoperative anteroposterior X-ray film of limb. (c) Photo showing the limb after application of the unilateral external fixator.
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On the second day after surgery all patients had radiographs (anteroposterior, lateral, and mortise views) (Figure 2(a)). Partial weight bearing was allowed six weeks postoperatively and was gradually increased according to clinical and radiological evidence of union up to full weight bearing after complete union (Figure 2(b)) at a mean of 12 weeks (10-16 weeks).