[Complications of distraction-compression osteogenesis and their prophylaxis--a clinical report]

The authors present a historical overview of various classifications of distraction osteogenesis complications. Paley's classification as well as the authors' own classification also presented. Basing on the authors' own 10 year experiences with the Ilizarov method, selected complications at different stages of diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation are presented. The most effective forms of prophylaxis are presented, with special attention given to the surgeon's own experience with the Ilizarov method.