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Reconstruction of bony defects using the Ilizarov “bone transport” technique

A preliminary report

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Ilizarov's method of percutaneous transosseous osteosynthesis allows management of complex skeletal deformities using elastic external fixation, atraumatic corticotomy and gradual adaptations between bony fragments. One particular application, useful in the reconstruction of bony defects, is the “lift” or “bone transport” technique, in which in fact internal lengthening is carried out. Using some of their first cases as illustrations, the authors describe the technique and its potential problems.

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  1. University Hospital Pellenberg, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Catholic University of Leuven, Weligerveld 1, B-3041, Lubbeek (Pellenberg), Belgium

    J. Lammens M.D. & G. Fabry

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Lammens, J., Fabry, G. Reconstruction of bony defects using the Ilizarov “bone transport” technique. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 111, 70–72 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00443470

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