Results of using Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis technique for the treatment of cubitus varus deformities in adults
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, cilt.130, sa.4, ss.489-495, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 130 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00402-009-0899-4
- Dergi Adı: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.489-495
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Adults, Cubitus varus, Distraction osteogenesis, Ilizarov method
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Introduction Five adult patients, with posttraumatic cubitus varus deformity underwent corrective surgery by the Ilizarov method of distraction osteogenesis. Method A standard technique was applied in all patients. The average follow-up was 28 (range, 24-38) months. Preoperati ve carrying angle ranged from 12° to 22° of varus (average 16.6°) and postoperative carrying angle ranged from 10° to 14° of valgus (average, 1.6°) equalized to the contralateral side. Result The outcome was rated as excellent in all patients. No complication was observed, except a grade-2 pin-tract infection in two patients. Conclusion Rigid fixation, early rehabilitation, precise correction, satisfactory cosmetic scars and functionally excellent results can be obtained with this method. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.