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In 1985, I started my career path as a limb lengthening and deformity correction surgeon. I was privileged to introduce the Ilizarov techniques to Canada and the US and subsequently play...
Evolution of tibial lengthening techniques: Two steps forward, one step back?
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The methods of performing a percutaneous osteotomy for distraction osteogenesis have been well established. While Ilizarov's principles of optimizing new bone formation[1] have stood...
The effect of fixation dynamization on fracture healing: A systematic review
Dynamization of fixation has long been used as a strategy to promote fracture healing. Which clinical scenarios would benefit from dynamization, how and when to introduce it and its effectiveness re...
Tibial lengthening evolution: Classic ilizarov, lengthening and then nailing, motorized internal lengthening nail
Introduction: Distraction osteogenesis is an effective method for the treatment of congenital and acquired limb length discrepancy. Lengthening and then nailing (LATN) was developed to decrea...
Acute deformity correction and lengthening using the PRECICE magnetic intramedullary lengthening nail
Background: External fixators have been used to treat patients with limb length discrepancy with deformity. Implantable intramedullary (IM) lengthening nails are an attractive alternative ach...
Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction, Official Publication for Association of study & Application of methods of Ilizarov (ASAMI-BR) & International Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Society (ILLRS), is a peer-reviewed online journal with Semiannual print on demand compilation of issues published. The journal’s full text is available online at http://www.jlimblengthrecon.org
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