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Ilizarov technique

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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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In contrast to previous methods of limb lengthening (eg, distractional epiphyseolysis, Wagner method, Anderson-Mitchell method), in which bone regeneration was unpredictable and mechanical difficulties with the fixators were common, treatment goals are usually met with the Ilizarov technique and patient satisfaction is almost universal.
The device had an 18 year history of successful clinical use using the principles of the Ilizarov technique for limb preservation and correction of deformity through reconstruction and restoring function using external fixation.
 
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