We treated 40 tibial plateau fractures [1] in 39 patients with a mean age of 41.2 (2070) years with Ilizarov ring fixator. All fractures were the result of high energy trauma, and 18 patients had associated injuries [2]. 38 fractures were available for long term follow up after 28 (16-38) months. Using the Knee Society Clinical Rating System, 28 knees were rated as excellent, 9 as good, 2 as fa...

We have treated seven children with relapsed infantile Blount's disease by elevation of the hemiplateau using the Ilizarov frame. Three boys and four girls with a mean age of 10.5 years were reviewed at a mean of 29 months after surgery. All had improved considerably and were pleased with the results. The improvements in radiological measurements were statistically significant (p < 0.001). Thre...

Abstract Background The Ilizarov segmental bone transport technique can be applied in the reconstruction of defects with less invasive fashion and more versatility compared to other methods, while most studies were focused on lower extremity. purpose this study was evaluate effectiveness treatment diaphyseal forearm caused by infection. Methods This included 12 patients infection, who underwent...

OBJECTIVES Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Ilizarov fine-wire compression/distraction technique in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion (SNU), without the use of bone graft. DESIGN A retrospective review of 18 consecutive patients in one centre. PATIENTS AND METHODS 18 patients; 17 males; 1 female, with a mean SNU duration of 13.9 months. Patients with carpal instability, humpback d...