Use of the Ilizarov method for the treatment of post-traumatic deformity and discrepancies of the tibia

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Mauro Rafael Vivas
Osvaldo Raul Cordano

Abstract

Introduction: Posttraumatic sequelae of the tibia is a common problem faced by orthopedics every day. The Ilizarov method, through careful planning, has achieved great results.Objective: To assess the outcome of the treatment of desires and posttraumatic discrepancies of the tibia treated with the circular fixator of the Ilizarov type.Materials and Methods: 13 patients were evaluated by clinical and radiographic criteria during a minimum follow-up of 24 months. The results were good and excellent in all cases, and bone consolidation was achieved in all patients.Conclusion: The Ilizarov method is useful and versatile to solve any type of post-traumatic sequelae of the tibia, without the need for grafts or bone substitutes. 

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Vivas, M. R., & Cordano, O. R. (2019). Use of the Ilizarov method for the treatment of post-traumatic deformity and discrepancies of the tibia. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 84(2), 136-142. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2019.84.2.827
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Mauro Rafael Vivas, Hospital Zonal Dr. Eduardo Wilde, Buenos Aires, Argentina

CoordinadorDepartamento de Cirugia reconstructiva Hopital Dr. Eduardo Wilde, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMiembro Titular ASAMI Argentina

Osvaldo Raul Cordano, Hospital de Alta Complejidad SAMIC El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

 Jefe de docencia Hospital Samic El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentinaEx presidente de ASAMI argentina 

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