J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1989 Dec;24(6):1732-1738. 10.4055/jkoa.1989.24.6.1732.

The Limited Experiences in the Management of the Difficult Fractures of Tibia Using the Ilizarov External Fixator

• Park HW
• Jahng JS
• Kang KS
• Yang KH
• Lee SB

• KMID: 2445532
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1989.24.6.1732

Abstract

Since 1952, Ilizarov external fixator has been developed and used for more than 30 years in Russia and world-wide interest on it has been prevalent during last 2-3 years. The fixation of the tension applied thin wires to the metal frame resist flexional and translational deformity just like other extenal fixators. But, it allows cyclic axial micro-motion at the fracture site without loss of reduction so that it can provide good environment for the fracture healing biologically and biomechanically. Another advantage of Ilizarov external fixator is that it permits mobilization of the adjacent joints and weight bearing of the fractured limb during the application of it and shortens the duration of administration. Since 1988, We applied the Ilizarov external fixator for the treatment of diffcult tibial fractures (open comminuted, segmented and comminuted fractures, nonunion, maunion) and obtained good results in 7 cases. So we report our results even if we had limited cases and experiences.

Keyword

Fracture; Tibia; Ilizarov external fixaor

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
External Fixators*
Extremities
Fracture Healing
Fractures, Comminuted
Joints
Russia
Tibia*
Tibial Fractures
Weight-Bearing