Joint distraction apparatus and Ilizarov technique for correcting deformities of the knee and ankle joint caused by muscular contracture of the leg
- VernacularTitle:关节牵伸器及Ilizarov技术矫治小腿肌挛缩致膝踝关节畸形
- Author:
Jianwen CHEN
;
Sihe QIN
;
Shaofeng JIAO
;
Xuejian ZHENG
;
Zhenjun WANG
;
Hongfei WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2007;0(39):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
30? in 2 cases. All these patients were treated using orthosis. CONCLUSION: Based on Ilizarov’s technique and principle, the individualized designed external distraction apparatuses are fixed around the knee and the ankle-foot by transcutaneous steel pins. Slow mechanical distraction gradually corrects the flexion deformities of the knee and clubfoot.
