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Ilizarov technique. Results and difficulties.

E García-Cimbrelo1, B Olsen, M Ruiz-Yagüe

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital La Paz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|October 1, 1992
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The Ilizarov method shows good results for tibial fractures, nonunions, and limb lengthening, with 83% achieving good outcomes. Proper training is crucial to minimize complications associated with this bone fixation technique.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • The Ilizarov method is a technique for bone fixation and distraction osteogenesis.
  • It is used for treating complex fractures, nonunions, and limb deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the Ilizarov method in a large patient cohort.
  • To compare complication rates related to wire tensioning methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 91 patients treated with the Ilizarov method between February 1985 and March 1990.
  • Analysis of cases including tibial fractures, nonunions, and limb lengthening (tibia and femur).
  • Assessment of bone healing times, lengthening indices, and complication rates.

Main Results:

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  • Overall good results were achieved in 83% of cases.
  • Average bone healing time for tibial fractures was 4.95 months and for nonunions was 5.83 months.
  • Dynamometric tensioner resulted in significantly fewer wire-related problems (7.8%) compared to manual tensioning (24.5%).

Conclusions:

  • The Ilizarov method demonstrates high success rates for complex orthopedic conditions.
  • Dynamometric wire tensioning is recommended to reduce complications.
  • Adequate training is essential for managing the Ilizarov technique and minimizing its overall complication rate of approximately 30%.