Ilizarov is an accepted technique for lengthening short amputation stumps to improve prosthetic function andrehabilitation. The relation of stump lengthening and phantom limb pain (PLP) has not been reported in literature.We present here a case report of a transfemoral amputee who had a flare up of PLP following stump lengthening.He responded well to a combination of pharmacological therapy and...

INTRODUCTION Results of the treatment of open fractures primarily depend on the treatment of connected soft tissue injuries. OBJECTIVE The aim was to present the experience and methods gained during the treatment of diaphyseal bone defects as a consequence of gunshot fracture soft war trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study consisted of 116 patients with the diaphyseal bone defect who were t...

BACKGROUND The management of displaced distal tibial fractures is still controversial. The different internal fixation techniques are often burdened by relatively high complication rates. Minimally invasive techniques with ring fixators have been introduced as an alternative allowing immediate reduction and stabilization, avoiding a staged protocol. The aim of this prospective study was to anal...

BACKGROUND Hips can suffer severe damage due to untreated developmental dysplasia, septic arthritis, tuberculosis, a neglected fracture of the neck of femur and neglected hip dislocation. The Ilizarov technique offers an effective treatment by providing a stable hip with abolished Trendelenburg lurch and equalizing limb length discrepancy through distal lengthening realignment osteotomy. MATE...

BACKGROUND Limb salvage in the presence of posttraumatic tibial bone loss can be accomplished using the traditional Ilizarov method of distraction osteogenesis with circular external fixation. Internal fixation placed at the beginning of the consolidation phase, so-called integrated fixation, may allow for earlier removal of the external fixator but introduces concerns about cross-contamination...

One of the applications of the Ilizarov apparatus is the correction of congenital shortening and deformities. Ilizarov external fixator produces biomechanical structure with surrounding tissue, which is the reason why very important is correct stability of fixator. Large distraction in the case of high value of lengthening, and large deformity corection result in shear stresses that occur addit...

O método de Ilizarov com suas diferentes variantes e através do uso seu dispositivo desenvolvido na década 50 ainda é válido, principalmente no tratamento complicações fraturas, aquelas relacionadas à infecção dificuldades consolidação. Relatamos 2 pacientes adultos diagnóstico pseudoartrose hipertrófica, rígida (menor que 5-7º movimento), deformidade, sem ativa encurtando tratados pelo distraç...