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Ilizarov Technique

Known as: Ilizarov Method, Method, Ilizarov, Technic, Ilizarov 
A bone fixation technique using an external fixator (FIXATORS, EXTERNAL) for lengthening limbs, correcting pseudarthroses and other deformities, and… 
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Clinical efficacy of kinesiology taping in reducing edema of the lower limbs in patients treated with the ilizarov method--preliminary report.
INTRODUCTION Postoperative edema of predominantly lymphatic origin is a significant hindrance to physiotherapy in patients… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery
The Ilizarov Method: History and Scope. Basic Science and Biological Principles of Distraction Osteogenesis. Mechanical… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Ankle Arthrodesis Using Ilizarov Ring Fixators: A Review of 22 Cases
Background: Orthopaedic surgeons are being increasingly confronted with complex ankle problems that cannot be reliably treated by… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia associated with neurofibromatosis-1: treatment with Ilizarov's device.
We reexamined 21 patients with congenital pseudarthrosis of the leg (congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia; CPT) associated… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Results of femoral lengthening using the Ilizarov technique.
We report the results of 36 femoral lengthenings in 30 consecutive patients using the Ilizarov technique. Patient age at surgery… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Complications of use of the Ilizarov technique in the correction of limb deformities in children.
We reviewed the records of the first forty patients who had been managed at our institution with the Ilizarov technique for the… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Management of congenital fibular deficiency by Ilizarov technique.
Between April 1987 and January 1990, 11 patients with congenital fibular deficiency underwent tibial lengthening of 12 involved… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Pediatric applications of the Ilizarov method.
Since mid-1987, more than 250 applications of the Ilizarov technique have been successful in treating a variety of pediatric… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Compound tibial fractures with bone loss treated by the Ilizarov technique.
We report our experience of the use of the Ilizarov technique to treat nine patients with severe compound tibial fractures. The… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Lengthening of the humerus using the Ilizarov technique. Description of the method and report of 43 cases.
From 1982 to 1986, 43 humeral lengthenings were performed on 29 patients using the Ilizarov technique. Diagnoses included… 
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