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Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
Published on: April 11, 2012
Use of external fixation to correct deformities of the lower leg
George R Vito1, Leonard M Talarico, David M Kanuck
1Atlanta Leg Lengthening and Deformity Correction Center, 3556 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31210, USA.
Abstract:
With the development of modern external fixation by Ilizarov and the modifications that have been made to his method, we now have another tool with which to surgically address a deformity of the lower extremity. It is widely recognized that a malaligned lower extremity is a major cause of the development and progression of arthrosis of the hip, knee and ankle. Early recognition of a [figure: see text] malaligned limb or joint, coupled with proper preoperative planning and realistic patient expectations, may significantly reduce the incidence of arthrosis and improve the overall quality of life for the patient.
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