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¹Department of Surgery, Orthopedic Division, American University of Beirut, Lebanon. ss15@aub.edu.lb

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Burn reconstruction
Microsurgery

Background:

Lower extremity joint burn injuries often result in severe contractures, significantly impairing limb function.
Treating ankle and foot burn contractures is complex due to limited conservative options and high complication rates with open surgery.
Poor soft-tissue coverage and vascularity in burn areas complicate traditional surgical interventions.

Observation:

A series of three patients (two adults, one pediatric) with lower extremity burn contractures were treated.
The treatment involved minimally invasive surgery utilizing the Ilizarov apparatus.
Soft-tissue distraction techniques were employed with the Ilizarov fixator.

Findings:

Successful correction of debilitating postburn contractures in the ankle and foot area was achieved.
The Ilizarov fixator enabled deformity correction without extensive open procedures.
Minimally invasive surgery with the Ilizarov apparatus minimized complications and recurrence rates.

Implications:

The Ilizarov apparatus presents a viable and effective alternative for managing complex lower extremity burn contractures.
This approach offers improved functional outcomes and reduced morbidity for patients with severe burn injuries.
Minimally invasive techniques using the Ilizarov fixator can significantly enhance the reconstructive surgery landscape for burn survivors.