Objective: To evaluate the difference in the infection rates between Ilizarov wires and half-pins in routine practice.
Methods: This was an observational, prospective; single-centre study approved by the institutional ethics committee. Hundred cases were treated from June 2014 to May 2018 at Ilizarov Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan.
Background: Tibial shaft segmental fractures are mostly occurring due to a high-energy trauma that produces a severe soft-tissue injury and resulting an excessive frequency of open and closed segmental fractures, and needs effective stable management. The objective of the study was to evaluate the functional outcome and union time in segmental tibial fracture treated with Ilizarov method.
Methods: This prospective Qausi-experimental study was carried out from March 2014 to February 2018.
Background: Resistant clubfoot deformities of the foot and ankle remain a difficult problem even for the most experienced surgeon. We report a series of neglected resistant clubfoot deformities treated by limited surgery and Ilizarov distraction histogenesis.
Materials And Methods: Twenty one patients with 27 feet having resistant clubfoot deformities were managed by Ilizarov distraction histogenesis from April 2005 to May 2008.