Circular external fixation as an alternative method of stabilization for extra-articular tibia fractures in the elderly
Background: Recent epidemiologic reports from national fracture registries demonstrate an increase in the incidence of tibia fractures in the elderlies. Objectives: the objective of this retr...
Patient perspectives in the choice of management of leg length discrepancy
Background: The traditional limb length discrepancy management algorithm dictates that patients with less than 5 centimeters (cm) of leg length discrepancy should not be offered lengthening s...
Femur deformity correction planning in sagittal plane using mechanical axis
Recently, deformity correction planning using reference lines and angles is a standard procedure. At the same time, both anatomical and mechanical axes are used for the frontal plane. However, until...
Risk factors for focal osteolysis in a stainless-steel limb-lengthening device
Background: Magnetic, telescoping intramedullary lengthening devices are widely used for treatment of limb length discrepancies. However, a routine radiographic review of a stainless-steel de...
A re-examination of the patterns of foot and ankle deformities in congenital limb deficiencies
Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate foot deformities and anomalies present in congenital limb deficiencies (CLDs). We sought to define the relationship between the type of limb defi...
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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