Adjustable bracing technique for the prevention of knee flexion contracture during tibial lengthening.

J Pediatr Orthop

Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Dana Children's Hospital, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Str., Tel-Aviv 64239, Israel.

Published: September 2003

The authors present a simple thigh-knee brace that prevents flexion contracture during tibial lengthening. The brace is strapped to the thigh and connected to the Ilizarov frame via two simple hinges. While in the brace the knee can be mobilized for physiotherapy and locked in extension during rest.

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