Abstract

VIVAS, Mauro R  and  CORDANO, Osvaldo R. Utilización del método Ilizarov para el tratamiento de desejes y discrepancias postraumáticos de la tibia: Serie de casos. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2019, vol.84, n.2, pp.136-142. ISSN 1852-7434.

Introduction: Post-traumatic sequelae of the tibia are a common problem faced by orthopedists every day. The Ilizarov method, through careful planning, has achieved great results. Objective: To assess the outcome of the treatment of post-traumatic deformities and discrepancies of the tibia treated with the Ilizarov circular fixator. Methods: Thirteen patients were evaluated by clinical and radiological criteria during a minimum follow-up of 24 months. The results were good and excellent in all cases, and bone consolidation was achieved in all patients. Conclusion: The Ilizarov method is useful and versatile to solve any type of post-traumatic sequelae of the tibia, without the need for grafts or bone substitutes.

Keywords : Tibia; Ilizarov; Deformity; Post-traumatic.

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