RESEARCH ON THE USE OF ILIZAROV METHODS IN HARD ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS

Abstract

Background: The Ilizarov external fixator has completely changed the field of orthopaedic surgery by making it
simple to cure challenging orthopaedic diseases that were previously incurable while still preserving limb function
and mobility.
Aim: Analysis of the Ilizarov external fixator's use in challenging orthopaedic circumstances is the goal.
Methods: A review of history has been done. Together with clinical and radiological information, a thorough case
history and results were displayed.
Results: 20 cases of infected non-union tibia, five cases of infected non-union femur, four cases of congenital
pseudarthrosis, one case of non-union of humerus, one malunited supra-condylar fracture of femurs, one CTEV,
one equinus deformity, three comminuted tibia fractures, and one case of non-union of humerus were treated in
the study. 8 fixed flexion abnormalities of the knee, 1 non-union of the ulna, 1 pilon fracture, 1 segmental fracture
of the humerus, and 1 tibial condyle fracture.
Conclusion: Despite the technical difficulty of this treatment, its usefulness can be further increased by
hybridization with an intramedullary nail or an AO external fixator. By lowering the quantity of rings needed to be
applied and improving comfort when administered close to the shoulder and hip, it also improved effectiveness.
This approach was proven to be beneficial with a greater success rate and lower morbidity, despite modest
difficulties.