Dr. Brinker has performed more than 1,000 Ilizarov surgeries

Dr. Brinker has treated more than 1,200 fracture nonunions

Dr. Brinker has corrected more than 400 skeletal deformities

Dr. Brinker has treated more than 250 cases with bone infection

Complex Fracture: Knee

Presenting

This 34 year old man was struck by a boat propeller, causing this open fracture to his knee joint.

Treatment in Progress

These CAT scans show the extent of fragmentation and involvement of the knee joint.

Result After Treatment by Dr. Brinker

These postsurgical images show good reduction of this complex fracture, restoration of the joint surface, and fixation with a plate and interfragmentary compression screws.

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Houston, TX 77030
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Maps & Directions

Choose Your Affected Bone/Joint
1. Clavicle: Clavicle
2. Shoulder: Shoulder
3. Humerous: Humerus
4. Elbow: Elbow
5. Forearm: Forearm
6. Wrist: Wrist
7. Hip: Hip
8. Femur: Femur
9. Knee: Knee
10. Tibia: Tibia
11. Ankle: Ankle
12. Foot: Foot