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Ilizarov Technique
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Ilizarov Technique
Any of a group of techniques for bone regeneration, in which a long bone, usually of the lower extremity, is intentionally fractured and held in place for a short period of time, then slowly distracted with an external fixator
Applications Bone defects—e.g., discrepancies in leg length, dwarfism, fracture nonunions, osteomyelitis, angular defects

Ilizarov technique
Transosseous osteosynthesis Any of a group of techniques for bone regeneration, in which a long bone, usually of the lower extremity is intentionally fractured and held in place for a short period or time, then slowly distracted with an external fixator Applications Bone defects–eg, discrepancies in leg length, dwarfism, fracture nonunions, osteomyelitis, angular defects


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Postoperatively, any angulation was corrected by differential compression and distraction using the Ilizarov apparatus.
This device, known as an Ilizarov apparatus, has wires that fasten to each end of the tibia, creating tension.
 
 
 
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