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Background: Among the various techniques used for ankle arthrodesis, Ilizarov technique has various advantages along with the potential for treating complex and failed cases.Methods: Eleven cases were undertaken for ankle arthrodesis using the Ilizarov fixator. Two rings were applied along the tibia and one at the talus/calcaneum. The articular cartilage was denuded, and dynamic compression applied. The clinical, functional and radiological outcome were evaluated. The goal was a stable fusion with a well aligned foot.Results: The mean follow-up period was 95 weeks. Fusion was achieved in all cases with no major complication. Only one case had a residual deformity. The average time interval for the ankle fusion was 140.8±25.7 days. The postoperative modified American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot score was 67.5±9.6 points.Conclusions: Ilizarov assisted ankle arthrodesis aids in early weight bearing, better alignment, and has good functional outcomes even in cases with previously failed procedures. It has the advantage of postoperative readjustment of the arthrodesis without the need of any second procedure with no major complications.

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Treatment of severe early-onset Blount’s disease by simultaneous medial hemiplateau elevation and metaphyseal osteotomy using the Ilizarov fixator

International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences ◽

10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i3i.85 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3.5) ◽

pp. 486-493

Author(s):

Mohamed Othman ◽

Ahmed M Abdelwahab ◽

Mohamed Abdelfattah Sebaei

Keyword(s):

Early Onset ◽

Blount’S Disease ◽

Ilizarov Fixator

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Complex foot deformity and Illizarov technique: a record-based study

International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4510.intjresorthop20201558 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 521

Author(s):

Naveen Kumar S. ◽

Anirudh C. Kulkarni ◽

Arun K. Nayak ◽

Roshan Kumar ◽

Alvin Sajan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Neuromuscular Diseases ◽

Foot Deformities ◽

Ilizarov Method ◽

Age Group ◽

Foot Deformity ◽

Medical College ◽

Foot Problems ◽

Ilizarov Fixator ◽

Burn Contractures ◽

Orthopedic Ward

Background: Complex foot deformities may occur as a result of trauma, poliomyelitis, osteomyelitis, burn contractures, neuromuscular diseases or may present as a resistant congenital contracture such as clubfoot. The Ilizarov fixator is new and more efficient method in the treatment of orthopedic foot problems. The aim of the study was to assess the outcome of Illizarov technique.Methods: This is a hospital record-based study conducted in 32 patients of foot deformity at orthopedic ward of Navodaya Medical college and Hospital, Raichur. The record- based data was collected in January to July 2019. Data analysis done with SPSS 24.0 version IBM USA.Results: Majority of the subjects were from 0 to 5 years age group i.e. 14 (43.8%). Mean age was 26.2±4.9 years. Majority in our study were males i.e. 71.9%. In majority of the cases, the cause of foot deformity was neglected and relapsed club foot i.e. 12 (37.5%). Treatment period was 22±7 weeks. Conclusions: The Ilizarov method can successfully correct complex foot deformities. Success rate was 90.6%.

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