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The use of the Ilizarov technique in the treatment of upper limb deformity in patients with Ollier's disease.

Abstract
Between 1997 and 2001 three children with Ollier's disease underwent treatment of five upper limb segments using the Ilizarov technique. Average length discrepancy was 8.4 cm in the arm and 4.5 cm in the forearm, but coexisting large angular deformities were the major problem in all the children. Full correction of the axial deviations was achieved in all children. Restoration of length was achieved in all arms, but residual forearm length discrepancy persisted. In four segments conversion of the abnormal cartilage into normal regenerate was observed on radiograms. The problems, obstacles, and complications are similar to those met in more usual lengthening procedures. The Ilizarov technique should be the treatment of choice in restoring the correct axis and length of a limb in patients with Ollier's disease.
AuthorsLukasz Kołodziej, Maciej Kołban, Sławomir Zacha, Michał Chmielnicki
JournalJournal of pediatric orthopedics (J Pediatr Orthop) 2005 Mar-Apr Vol. 25 Issue 2 Pg. 202-5 ISSN: 0271-6798 [Print] United States
PMID15718902 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Bones of Upper Extremity (abnormalities, surgery)
  • Enchondromatosis (complications)
  • Humans
  • Ilizarov Technique
  • Male

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