External fixation can be an exceptional relief solution in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures. We would like to share our experience using external fixation techniques with either the Ilizarov frame or Hofmann system in 23 patients with complicated fractures.

BACKGROUND Although various operative techniques are available for ankle arthrodesis, it is not rare to see orthopaedic surgeons facing difficult situations with ankles that cannot be reliably treated by any conventional methods other than the Ilizarov technique. This study was conducted to measure the outcome in such patients using the Ilizarov Ring fixator. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixteen pati...

To the Editor: We would like to compliment Levine et al on their case report “Removal of a Broken Cannulated Tibial Nail: A Simple Intramedullary Technique” (J Orthop Trauma 2004;18:247– 249) and Steinberg et al on their technical trick “Removal of a Broken Distal Closed Section Intramedullary Nail: Report of a Case Using a Simple Method” (J Orthop Trauma 2004;18:233–235). The problem of a brok...

BACKGROUND Malunion and nonunion of an ankle fusion site are associated with pain, osteomyelitis, limblength discrepancy, and deformity. The Ilizarov reconstruction has been used to treat these challenging problems. METHODS We reviewed the results in twenty-one ankles that had undergone a revision of a failed fusion, with simultaneous treatment of coexisting pathologic conditions, with use of...

No entirely reliable method exists for assessing union during Ilizarov treatment. Premature removal results in potential treatment failure; hence, alternative methods warrant investigation. Wire deflection might provide an indication of fracture site deformation on weight bearing, indicating progress towards union. This study aimed to test a method for assessing wire deflection within an Ilizar...

OBJECTIVES To describe the functional outcomes of treatment using the Ilizarov method for tibial nonunions in older patients (>60 years of age). DESIGN Prospective case series. SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Twenty-three consecutive patients with an average age of 72 years (61 to 92) who had tibial nonunions for an average duration of 13 months (3 to 46). Fourteen patients had...

PURPOSE To evaluate the curative effect of Ilizarov bone transport combined with antibiotic cement spacer for infected tibial nonunion with bone defect. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of 58 patients with infected tibial nonunion from January 2008 to March 2011 at our institution. Patients were treated with complete debridement, radical sequestrectomy, antibiotic cement space...

PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of debridement and application of Ilizarov ring fixator (IRF) in the management of infected tibial non-unions. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty six patients with infected non-unions of tibia were managed by debridement and resection of infected portion ± partial fibulectomy and stabilization by Ilizarov ring fixator. Bone segment t...

INTRODUCTION Unreduced elbow dislocation is every elbow dislocation older than one week. It may be treated non-operatively (with prereduction traction) or surgically. The treatment goals are: to reduce pain, to establish joint stability and movements. There are a lot of techniques described in literature, series are relatively small, mostly case reports. Multicentric studies have not been done....

Purpose of the study: In this study assessment of treatment results of old age children (13-18 years) with congenital recurrent clubfoot at the RISC’RTO’ by the method of transosseous osteosynthesis was done. Materials and methods: In our clinic from 2004 to 2016 65 children (77 feet) aged 13-18 (mean age was 14.6 years) with congenital recurrent clubfoot have been treated. All patients were tr...