The Ilizarov Method Before and After: Transformations in Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction

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Ilizarov Method

The Ilizarov Method Before and After: Transformations in Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction

June 26, 2024

The Ilizarov method, developed by Dr. Gavriil Ilizarov in the 1950s, revolutionized orthopedic surgery with its unique approach to limb lengthening and deformity correction. This method involves using an external fixator to gradually lengthen bones or correct deformities through a process known as distraction osteogenesis. This article delves into the profound transformations

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