Ilizarov external fixation or locked intramedullary nailing in diaphyseal tibial fractures: a randomized, prospective study of 58 consecutive patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the Ilizarov circular fixator (IL) and locked intramedullary nailing (IM).

Patients And Methods: Patients with isolated tibia shaft fractures were randomly allocated to either the IL (n = 31) or IM (n = 27) method. Conventional radiographs, postoperative pain assessment, self-appraisal scores and complications were evaluated.

Treatment of distal tibial fractures with the Ilizarov external fixator--a prospective observational study in 39 consecutive patients.

Background: The management of displaced distal tibial fractures is still controversial. The different internal fixation techniques are often burdened by relatively high complication rates. Minimally invasive techniques with ring fixators have been introduced as an alternative allowing immediate reduction and stabilization, avoiding a staged protocol.

The Ilizarov external fixator--a useful alternative for the treatment of proximal tibial fractures. A prospective observational study of 30 consecutive patients.

Background: In dislocated proximal tibial fractures, the most frequently used treatment is ORIF with screws and plates. Minimally-invasive techniques using external fixation are an alternative. The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical and radiological results using the Ilizarov technique in both uni- and bicondylar tibial fractures.