Limb sparing reconstructive surgery and Ilizarov lengthening in fibular hemimelia of Achterman-Kalamchi type II patients.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term results of management of fibular hemimelia (Achterman-Kalamchi type-II) using the Ilizarov method. We reviewed 157 consecutive patients (180 limb segments) with a mean follow-up period of 10.7 years (1.2-21 years). The results were favorable. Although, this type of management is technically demanding and entails a lengthy procedure with many complications anticipated, the Ilizarov lengthening after limb reconstruction is still an option for management of this type of limb deficiency.

• Authors: Mohamed M El-Sayed, Johannes Correll, Kristian Pohlig
• Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B (J Pediatr Orthop B) Vol. 19 Issue 1 Pg. 55-60 (Jan 2010) ISSN: 1473-5865 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19741550 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Ectromelia (surgery)
• Female
• Fibula (abnormalities, surgery)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Ilizarov Technique
• Infant
• Limb Salvage (methods)
• Male
• Osteogenesis, Distraction (methods)
• Plastic Surgery Procedures
• Retrospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome