Lengthening and reconstruction of congenital leg deficiencies for enhanced prosthetic wear.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s11999-007-0041-2 and PMC identifier 2505123.
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Abstract
Congenital limb deficiencies with severe shortening and/or deformity can be difficult to fit with a prosthesis. We report two patients in whom gradual lengthening and deformity correction with the Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame was used to improve prosthesis fit, comfort, and gait.
Medical subject headings
- Artificial Limbs
- Ilizarov Technique
- Leg Length Inequality
- Limb Deformities, Congenital