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Chapter-139 Advances in Ilizarov Surgery

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Orthopedics & Trauma (4 Volumes)

Author
1. Green SA
ISBN
9789385891052
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12869_140
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. The Problem Fracture Service, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, 7601 E Imperial Highway, Downey CA, USA, The Problem Fracture Service, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, 7601 E Imperial Highway, Downey CA , USA
Chapter keywords
Ilizarov surgery, orthopedic, titanium pins, corticotomy, external fixator, juxta-articular mountings, hybrid mountings, intramedullary nail, self-lengthening nail, computerized distraction

Abstract

This chapter discusses advances in Ilizarov surgery. As with every great advance in clinical medicine, Ilizarov’s principles were, at first, dismissed by most right-minded clinicians and researchers. The numerous components of Ilizarov’s apparatus were designed to meet specific requirements as the critical application of Ilizarov’s methods expanded. North American orthopedic surgeons were exposed to Ilizarov’s methods by Italian surgeons in the mid-1980s. As expected, North American surgeons made further modifications in the Ilizarov technique. Among the most useful of these modifications has been the fabrication of components of the Ilizarov apparatus from radiolucent carbon fiber. This chapter also discusses hybrid mountings, lengthening over an intramedullary nail, self-lengthening nail, and dangers of limb elongation, computerized distraction, and growth factors.

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