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Ilizarov external fixator in treatment of severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus

Research Authors
Wael Yousif El-Adly, Khaled M Mostafa
Research Journal
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Research Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
vol19 . no8
Research Year
2009
Research Abstract

Abstract Aim Severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus deformity remains a significant
problem in orthopedic surgery particularly in the developing countries with limited facilities.
Surgical treatment of patients with severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus is difficult
and has many complications. This study discusses the results of using Ilizarov external
fixator in treatment of severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus deformity. Materials
and methods Using gradual distraction applied through the Ilizarov external fixator, 15 ...