Ilizarov External Fixator Versus Orthofix LRS in Management of Femoral Osteomyelitis: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.

Purpose: Treatment of osteomyelitis (OM) is challenging. Ilizarov bone transport is a commonly used technique for management of OM. The recently introduced limb reconstruction system (LRS) has been effectively used for management of OM.

Mono-Lateral External Fixation for Treatment of Femoral Osteomyelitis.

Background And Aim: Maintenance of stability using external fixation devices is an important principle to ensure successful treatment of osteomyelitis (OM). In this study, we report our experience with femoral OM treated with acute compression and bone transport using the Orthofix limb reconstruction system (LRS).

Patients And Methods: This prospective study included 30 consecutive patients with femoral OM.