Case Reports: Lengthening and Reconstruction of Congenital Leg Deficiencies for Enhanced Prosthetic Wear

Congenital limb deficiencies with severe shortening and/or deformity can be difficult to fit with a prosthesis. We report two patients in whom gradual lengthening and deformity correction with the Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame™ was used to improve prosthesis fit, comfort, and gait.

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Published in:Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2008-02, Vol.466 (2), p.495-499
Main Authors: Tellisi, Nazzar, Fragomen, Austin T., Ilizarov, Svetlana, Rozbruch, S. Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Conservative Orthopedics
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
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Summary:Congenital limb deficiencies with severe shortening and/or deformity can be difficult to fit with a prosthesis. We report two patients in whom gradual lengthening and deformity correction with the Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame™ was used to improve prosthesis fit, comfort, and gait.
ISSN:0009-921X
1528-1132
DOI:10.1007/s11999-007-0041-2