Evolution of limb lengthening: Fortune at top of the pyramid; Innovation and Fortitude at the base
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A pyramid can represent the evolution of limb lengthening hardware. External fixation lengthening uses circular, monolateral, or hexapod fixators at the pyramid's base. It has the br...
Motorized intramedullary lengthening followed by osseointegration for amputees with short residual femurs: An observational cohort study
Context: Some patients seeking transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees (TOFA) have residual bones so short there is concern whether they provide sufficient surface to support full weight...
Early experience managing complex deformities using Autostrut™ robotic-controlled hexapod external fixators
Context: Hexapod circular external fixators allow bone manipulation in all planes to correct complex deformities. However, the patient must perform the strut adjustments consistently and corr...
Femoral lengthening using ilizarov ring fixator and slotted plate
Background: Femoral lengthening is generally considered a cumbersome procedure due to the long fixator duration and complexity of the surgery. Lengthening over nail and lengthening over plate...
Transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees with short residual bone: Is there increased risk for complications? – A pilot study
Aims: Transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees (TOFA) provides improved mobility and quality of life for most patients versus a traditional socket prosthesis. One uncertainty regarding TO...
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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