Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of Stiff Hypertrophic Nonunions Using the Ilizarov Apparatus

Catagni, Maurizio A.; Guerreschi, Francesco; Holman, Jeffrey; Cattaneo, R

doi:10.1097/00003086-199404000-00025

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“…Successful treatment of post-traumatic tibial pseudarthrosis in children and adults using distraction osteogenesis has been reported [13,14]. In this study, patient 7 had a history of 3 unsuccessful operations for an open fracture of both forearm bones.…”

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Forearm lengthening

Hosny

2005

J Orthopaed Traumatol

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Eleven cases of forearm shortening underwent lengthening using Ilizarov principles. The aetiology was hereditary multiple exostosis in 6 cases, radial club hand in 2 cases, and trauma in 3 cases. Average age at operation was 15.5 years (range, 9-40 years). At an average follow-up of 3.5 years (range, 2-6 years), there were 8 good, 2 fair and one poor results. Achieved lengthening ranged from 2 cm (10% of the original bone length) to 11 cm (110%). The average healing index was 40 days/cm. There were no neurovascular problems. Complications included pin tract infections in all cases, fracture of the regenerated bone in one case, breakage of a half pin in one case and increased carpal subluxation in another case. Combination of Ilizarov method and hybrid fixation provides a relatively safe method of forearm lengthening with possibility of deformity correction and gradual reduction of chronic dislocations.

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Forearm lengthening

Hosny

2005

J Orthopaed Traumatol

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“…39,40 Their use, especially in tibial malunions and non-unions has gained popularity in recent years. 9,10,14,15,[41][42][43][44] These fixators have the ability to provide stability against translation and rotation in the coronal and sagittal planes while maintaining a degree of axial micro motion to stimulate bone formation. [45][46][47][48] Circular fixators can also be applied with minimal iatrogenic disruption of the local biological environment and can be designed to correct mechanical alignment, either acutely or gradually, as with mobile and stiff non-unions respectively.…”

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Management of tibial non-unions: Prospective evaluation of a comprehensive treatment algorithm

2016

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“…This may account for the major difference in treatment time shown by few authors. 22,23 Ilizarov believes that return of function and micromotion of the non-union site accounts for shorter period of union than other conventional methods. …”

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A Study of Ilizarov Technique in Treatment of Tibial Non-Unions

Bendale¹

2016

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BACKGROUNDThe Ilizarov technique using circular external fixator depends on the principle of distraction histogenesis, which mimics the changes of normal bone growth. Since 1950 this technique provided an important new tool for the orthopaedic surgeon in the management of a variety of congenital and acquired bone problems. Its application in non-union of fractures helps through distraction, deangulation and compression. The distinct advantage of Ilizarov treatment is the active use of the limb to restore physiologic functions as the fixator supports the extremity and simultaneously allows the patients to work and be active. This study is conducted to report the results of this technique for treatment of non-union tibia at our institution.Aims of this study is to assess the efficacy of the Ilizarov circular external ring fixator in the management of non-union of tibial fractures following failure in previous surgical attempts.

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Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of Stiff Hypertrophic Nonunions Using the Ilizarov Apparatus

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Forearm lengthening

Forearm lengthening

Management of tibial non-unions: Prospective evaluation of a comprehensive treatment algorithm

A Study of Ilizarov Technique in Treatment of Tibial Non-Unions

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