Limb sparing reconstructive surgery and Ilizarov lengthening in fibular hemimelia of Achterman-Kalamchi type II patients.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19741550.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1097/BPB.0b013e32832f5ace.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term results of management of fibular hemimelia (Achterman-Kalamchi type-II) using the Ilizarov method. We reviewed 157 consecutive patients (180 limb segments) with a mean follow-up period of 10.7 years (1.2-21 years). The results were favorable. Although, this type of management is technically demanding and entails a lengthy procedure with many complications anticipated, the Ilizarov lengthening after limb reconstruction is still an option for management of this type of limb deficiency.
Medical subject headings
- Ectromelia
- Fibula
- Ilizarov Technique
- Limb Salvage
- Osteogenesis, Distraction
- Plastic Surgery Procedures