Deformity Correction about Knee with Ilizarov Technique: Accuracy of Correction and Effectiveness of Gradual Distraction after Conventional Straight Cut Osteotomy.

Background: The aim of the study was to retrospectively analyse the long term clinical outcome, accuracy of correction, and the complication rate in patients treated for deformities around the knee with gradual distraction with or without additional limb lengthening using Ilizarov technique.

Material And Methods: The study presents a retrospective analysis of 26 patients treated for deformities about the knee by gradual distraction with Ilizarov technique with an average follow-up of 6.1 yrs (2-13 yrs).

Reconstruction of Unstable Hips with Ilizarov Technique. Role of Pelvic Support and Distal Lengthening Realignment Osteotomy.

Background: Hips can suffer severe damage due to untreated developmental dysplasia, septic arthritis, tuberculosis, a neglected fracture of the neck of femur and neglected hip dislocation. The Ilizarov technique offers an effective treatment by providing a stable hip with abolished Trendelenburg lurch and equalizing limb length discrepancy through distal lengthening realignment osteotomy.

Material And Methods: 20 patients with hip instabilities due to various etiologies were treated with the Ilizarov technique of pelvic support osteotomy and distal lengthening realignment osteotomy.

External fixation followed by delayed interlocking intramedullary nailing in high velocity gunshot wounds of the femur.

Background: High velocity gunshot-related fracture is associated with massive soft tissue damage and severe comminution at the fracture site. This unique type of open fracture presents a serious challenge to the orthopedic traumatologist.

Methods: The study was conducted prospectively involving patients who presented to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Bone and Joint Surgery Hospital Srinagar (India), from January 2005 to March 2007, with a history of high velocity gunshot wounds to the femur.