Correction of Lower Limb Deformities Using Ilizarov’s Technique.
Abstract: India accounts for approximately 10 million orthopaedically handicapped children and adults with limb deformity. Ilizarov ring fixator could treat most of these deformities. Methods: Twenty cases of deformities of lower limb managed with Ilizarov technique during period between March 2001 and February 2003 were studied. Results: 55% were in the age group of 11-30 years. Out of the 20 cases studied, 6 were congenital talipes equino varus, 8 were fixed flexion deformity of knee, 4 were equines deformity of the ankle and 2 were malunited fracture shaft of tibia.4 patients who had recurrence were operated for fixed flexion deformity of the knee. The main complication encountered was pin tract infection, which was seen in 15(75%) cases. In 16(80%) cases, the results were excellent with no recurrence of deformity and patients were able to walk independently. In 4 (20%) cases, recurrence was mild to moderate (10 to 20) but all of them were able to ambulate idependently and carry out their routine activities. Conclusions: Ilizarov ring fixator is a superior compared to conventional methods for correction of deformities of lower limb.
Publication Date: 2011-07-21 PubMed ID: 27407797PubMed Central: PMC4922935DOI: 10.1016/S0377-1237(05)80054-1Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Complications
- Congenital Disorders
- Diagnosis
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The research article discusses a study carried out on the effectiveness of Ilizarov’s technique in correcting lower limb deformities in Indian children and adults. The study concluded that the Ilizarov ring fixator is a superior method for lower limb deformity correction.
Methodology
- The research was completed over the period of March 2001 to February 2003.
- It focused on 20 individuals with deformities of the lower limb who were being managed with the Ilizarov technique.
- The ages of the individuals ranged widely, but 55% were between 11 and 30 years old.
- The types of deformities treated included congenital talipes equino varus, fixed flexion deformity of the knee, equines deformity of the ankle, and malunited fracture of the tibia shaft.
Findings
- A significant complication encountered during this study was the pin tract infection which was seen in 15, or 75%, of cases. Despite this, the results were deemed excellent in 80% of the cases, with patients able to walk independently without recurrence of deformity.
- Recurrence was found in 20% of the cases, but was categorized as mild to moderate, and all of these patients were still capable of independent movement and daily routine activities.
- Six of the cases studied were congenital talipes equino varus, eight were fixed flexion deformity of the knee, four were equines deformity of the ankle and two were malunited fracture shaft of tibia. Four patients who had recurrence were operated for fixed flexion deformity of the knee.
Conclusion
- The research concluded that the Ilizarov ring fixator method is superior to traditional methods for correcting deformities of the lower limb.
- Despite problems such as pin tract infection, the majority of patients experienced no recurrence of the deformity and gained the ability to walk independently.
- Even in cases where mild to moderate recurrence occurred, patients were still able to move independently and conduct their daily activities.
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APA
Pathania VP, Sharma AK, Joshi GR, John JT.
(2011).
Correction of Lower Limb Deformities Using Ilizarov’s Technique.
Med J Armed Forces India, 61(4), 322-325.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-1237(05)80054-1 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Addl DGAFMS (E&S), Office of DGAFMS, AHQ 'M' Block, New Delhi.
- Professor and Head (Orthopaedics), Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.
- Associate Professor(Orthopaedics), Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.
- Ex-Resident in Orthopaedics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.
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